Alicia Garza

American activist and writer · United States · Activists · Born 1981 · age 45

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2020BBC 100 WomenAward2016“Race and racism is probably the most studied social, economic and political phenomenon in this country, but it's also the least understood.”In their wordsOctober 2016An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016)Read the whole statement

“When we think about how we address problems in this country, we often start from a place of trickle-down justice.”In their wordsOctober 2016An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016)Read the whole statement

“I think there's a few things that we need to be doing. So one is we have to stop treating leaders like superheroes. We are ordinary people attempting to do extraordinary things”In their wordsOctober 2016An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016)Read the whole statement

“So we know that young people are the present and the future, but what inspires me are older people who are becoming transformed in the service of this movement.”In their wordsOctober 2016An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016)Read the whole statement

2013“Stop saying we are not surprised. That’s a damn shame in itself. I continue to be surprised at how little Black lives matter. And I will continue that.”In their wordsJuly 2013from a Facebook post described as "a love letter to black people" on the occasion of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in July 2013, quotedRead the whole statement

“Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter.”In their wordsJuly 2013from a Facebook post described as "a love letter to black people" on the occasion of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in July 2013, quotedRead the whole statement

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Race and racism is probably the most studied social, economic and political phenomenon in this country, but it's also the least understood.
Oct 2016, An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016), Own words
When we think about how we address problems in this country, we often start from a place of trickle-down justice.
Oct 2016, An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016), Own words
I think there's a few things that we need to be doing. So one is we have to stop treating leaders like superheroes. We are ordinary people attempting to do extraordinary things
Oct 2016, An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter, Ted Talks, (October 2016), Own words

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Awards

BBC 100 Women2020

About this person

Alicia Garza is an American civil rights activist and writer known for co-founding the Black Lives Matter movement. She is a recognized advocate for social and racial justice, with a particular focus on issues affecting marginalized communities, including Black women, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants. Garza is also a writer and public speaker. She has written extensively on issues related to race, gender, and social justice, and her work has appeared in numerous publications. Her editorial writing has been published by Time, Mic, Marie Claire, Elle, Essence, The Guardian, The Nation, The Feminist Wire, Rolling Stone, HuffPost, and Truthout.

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United States

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