American history is rich with stories of Black Americans who have resisted and protested against systemic racism and oppression. Far from being passive victims of white supremacist structures, Black people have a robust history of activism, from the earliest slave revolts to modern movements for justice and equality. The Roots of Rebellion: Early History The […]
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement is a global organization that began in the African-American community to fight against systemic racism and violence that Black people face. It was started in 2013 by three black women: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi. The movement has grown into arguably the largest social movement in US […]