Presidential elections and the voter experience have long been fraught for black people. From racist poll taxes to made-up literacy tests to the egregious rollback of voting rights over the past 50 years, American democracy has, at times, felt like… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
The Black Lives Matter National Network and the movement at large are sophisticated. We're not easily won over by talking points and campaign trail pledges. We want to see meaningful collaboration and a genuine transformation of American democracy. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
I think our work as movement leaders isn't just about our own visibility but rather how do we make the whole visible. How do… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
I've been an activist since I was a teenager. I was always curious about what we would now call social justice. I remember just… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
'The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman' is a reminder that people across the world are rebelling against norms and forging new paths for… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
Racism has its boot squarely wedged on the neck of black communities, and we don't want to be told that hard work and responsibility… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
Trump is literally the epitome of evil, all the evils of this country - be it racism, capitalism, sexism, homophobia. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
We have to look at queerness as a means towards challenging normativity. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
The unfortunate reality is the alt-right has captured white people's imagination. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
Since his inauguration, Trump has signed numerous executive orders that negatively impact poor, black and brown, queer, Muslim, and other communities. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
I want to see Black Lives Matter be able to ultimately reduce law enforcement funding. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
Colin Kaepernick is one of the leaders in the movement for black lives. His role as an athlete and activist is not only motivating… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
White people who voted for Trump decided to invest in a president who underwrites white supremacy in the guise of populism. — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
