Black Quote by Opal Tometi

Black people have to define who we are, or others do it for us.

— Baron Vaughn

Black Lives Matter was born out of our unwavering love for black people and our undeniable rage over a system that has historically dehumanized…

— Patrisse Cullors

Black Lives Matter is our call to action. It is a tool to reimagine a world where black people are free to exist, free…

— Patrisse Cullors

Black lives do matter. We cannot be afraid to say it, so I'll say it again: Black lives do matter.

— Ron Rivera

“I believe Black Lives Matter is a movement to rehumanize black citizens. All lives matter, but not all lives need to be pulled back…

— Brené Brown

Black lives, of course, matter. I spent 50 years of my life fighting for civil rights and for dignity, but if you don't want…

— Bernie Sanders

I think Black Lives Matter is a necessary, modern group of activism and should be applauded. I encourage them to continue in their efforts.

— Ron Stallworth

“simply a member of a culture that at one time normalized that behavior, it shaped us. We can’t undo that level of dehumanizing in…

— Brené Brown

I think sometimes what people miss about black people is that we're complicated, that we are indeed messy, that we do our best with…

— Viola Davis

You know I think with Black Lives Matter, it is extremely special and important. I definitely feel that.

— Lil B

Black lives matter' doesn't mean that all lives do not matter, rather it is a cry for equal treatment in the greater circle of…

— Wayne Messam

When we say 'Black Lives Matter,' we're not saying that any other life doesn't matter. That has never, ever been our message. Our message…

— Opal Tometi