Black Play Matters invests in safe spaces, enrichment, and imagination for Black people around the world to reclaim play as a powerful act of liberation.

Since 2020, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has given over $35 million to 70 unique organizations who lead policy and abolitionist efforts and offer direct services to support the needs of Black communities. Learn more about the fantastic Black-led organizations we’ve partnered with.

The purpose of the What Matters podcast is to explore how we can address our problems together rather than settling for the typical two-party system and accepting the lack of investment in Black communities that we’ve seen for decades. Our community is diverse and multifaceted, and we recognize that no one-size-fits-all solution exists.

Elaine Brown’s leadership of the Black Panther Party and her continued efforts in building affordable housing and community businesses in West Oakland reflect a full circle moment and serve as a powerful inspiration for Black Lives Matter to advance the fight for Black liberation and self-determination.

We are in a student debt crisis. The average debt among Black bachelor degree holders is $52,000 dollars. We grew tired of waiting for the government to take effective action… so, we decided to do it ourselves. Learn more!