Black people Quote by Patrisse Cullors

The liberation of Blacks is not for Blacks only.

— Jesse Jackson

And I guess what I would say is that we can't think narrowly about movements for black liberation and we can't necessarily see this…

— Angela Davis

Black Lives Matter is one iteration of a much larger struggle to fight for black people's freedom.

— Patrisse Cullors

Any movement that has been successful in this country for Black liberation has included old and young, men and women, and people not of…

— Nate Parker

We need to fight for a new human rights movement that recognizes and values black life.

— Patrisse Cullors

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

A lot of people involved in the Black Lives Matter movement are actually sticking up for those other lives. They are turning out for…

— Angie Thomas

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

Saying 'black lives matter' both literally and figuratively restores people's dignity.

— Alicia Garza

Whether or not you call it Black Lives Matter, whether or not you put a hashtag in front of it, whether or not you…

— Alicia Garza

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 what's so powerful about Black Lives Matter is we're the first movement able to take on law enforcement and make it a…

— Patrisse Cullors