Black Lives Matter Grassroots

OUR MISSION

Black Lives Matter Grassroots (BLMGr) is committed to ending state-sanctioned violence in all its forms—socially, politically, and economically.

We support, sustain, empower, and uplift the vital work of Black Lives Matter chapters, partner organizations, and individuals. Through agitations, mobilizations, organizing, education, advocacy, and initiatives, we fulfill our sacred duty to advance Black liberation and justice.

OUR HERSTORY

On July 13, 2013, the white supremacist terrorist who took the life of our beloved 17-year-old son, #TrayvonMartin, was acquitted. The verdict ignited an eruption of grief and fury across the Black world. The deep, collective pain felt by Black people, who live every day in a world rooted in white supremacist violence, drove us into the streets. But it was our unwavering love for each other that gave birth to Black Lives Matter—not just as a moment, but as a movement.

Under the banner of BLM Grassroots (BLMGr), 39 active chapters have been at the forefront, organizing on the ground to transform local communities and the world at large. As the movement surged in 2020, propelled by the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, millions more were drawn into our shared fight. We were ready. Years of relationship-building, grassroots organizing, movement infrastructure, abolitionist ideals, and a radical vision for free Black futures laid the foundation for this moment.

As the intense outpouring of activism in 2020 began to settle, BLMGr continued its crucial work. Through chapter-based efforts, global initiatives, and ongoing campaigns, we remain committed to the long-term transformation of this world.

Under the BLMGr banner, our more than two dozen recognized and active chapters have served as the boots on the ground, doing the powerful organizing work to transform local communities and the world. As activism in 2020 in the names of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd surged the movement forward, millions more were brought into beloved community and we were ready.

Our collective organization brought seven years of relationships, grassroots organizing, movement infrastructure, abolitionist ideas and a radical vision for free Black futures to welcome folks into the work. As the 2020 movement-moment settled, BLMGr has continued to do the work necessary to transform this world through chapter-based and global efforts, initiatives and campaigns.

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