Alicia Garza
Co-Founder, Black Lives Matter | Social Justice Activist
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Alicia Garza is the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, a global network fighting for racial justice. As a pioneering organizer and writer, Garza's work challenges systemic oppression and inspires people worldwide to take action.
Her viral social media posts and TED talks have amplified the voices of marginalized communities, leading to policy changes and new narratives around race and equity. Garza's keynotes empower audiences to become active leaders in the fight for civil rights, drawing on her experience as a strategist for social impact organizations.
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An interview with the founders of Black Lives Matter
Born out of a social media post, the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked discussion about race and inequality across the world. In this spirited conversation with Mia Birdsong, the movement's three founders share what they've learned about leadership and what provides them with hope and inspiration in the face of painful realities. Their advice on how to participate in ensuring freedom for everybody: join something, start something and "sharpen each other, so that we all can rise."
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