Activists Quote by Alicia Garza
“Black Lives Matter, as a network, will not, does not, has not, ain't going to endorse any candidates. Now if there are activists within the movement that want to do that independently, they should feel free, and if that's what makes sense for their local conditions, that's fantastic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Black Lives Matter public statements, 2023
The movement stays nonpartisan, allowing local activists to decide political actions independently.
In simple terms: Movement stays neutral, local activists choose.
Key Takeaway
Respect autonomy while supporting shared goals.
Themes
activism
politics
nonpartisanship
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- campaign planning
- voter education
Key Concepts
grassroots organizing
collective action
local autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local actions align with broader goals?
- What safeguards prevent co‑optation?
A Different Perspective
Balancing unity and independence can cause fragmentation.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
