- “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” – Assata Shakur
We envision a future fully divested from police, prisons, and all punishment paradigms, a future which invests in justice, joy, and culture.
Our Work
A Full Circle Moment: Honoring Elaine Brown and Continuing the Legacy
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.
The Student Solidarity Fund
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!
The Survival Fund
The Survival Fund is a direct assistance program that has successfully granted over $3 million dollars in financial relief to 3,000 Black folks in need. Meet the individuals and communities directly supported.
In the news
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Black Lives Matter Leaders Discuss New Initiatives and Rebranding
In a recent appearance on The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Secretary of the Board for Black Lives Matter Global Network Shalomyah Bowers and Chairwoman of the Board Cicley Gay provided an in-depth look into the movement’s rebranding efforts and current initiatives of Black Lives Matter Global Network.
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Black Lives Matter demands DNC host virtual primary
Black Lives Matter demanded on Tuesday that the Democratic National Committee immediately host an informal, virtual snap primary across the country prior to the DNC convention in August, just hours after Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the nomination.
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Cicley Gay: Philanthropic Strategist
Cicley Gay brings over two decades of nonprofit and philanthropic expertise to her new role as the board chairwoman of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGNF/BLM).
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Get Ready to Vote in 2024
When we ignore elections, and elected officials in power, we enable the conditions that lead to investments in prison and policing and divestment from things like housing and health care. We deserve policies that empower our communities.
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Call on the DNC: We Deserve Public Participation in the Nomination Process
Any attempt to evade or override the will of voters in the Democratic Party’s primary system—no matter how historic the candidate—must be condemned. We demand an informal, virtual snap primary now that the incumbent president is no longer in the running. Join us in calling on the DNC by adding your name to our petition.
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Send a Letter to Your Representative: Remove Police Officers from Traffic Incidents
Police officers should not serve as first responders to traffic incidents. Instead, we need to call for health-first approaches, like having trained, unarmed community professionals respond to potential traffic incidents. Send a letter to your representative to ensure they address this immediate need.
A world where Black lives are no longer systematically targeted by police, prisons, and all forms of state punishment.
Our Impact So Far
$90 Million
raised in 2020
OVER $35M
in grants given to more than 70 organizations—23 of which are led by LGBTQ+ folks; and money given directly to black folks
23% of assets
while the industry average for grant-giving foundations is 5-8%, BLM Foundation committed 23% of total assets in 2020
Official Black Lives Matter Adornment
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Updates
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Black Lives Matter Leaders Discuss New Initiatives and Rebranding
In a recent appearance on The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Secretary of the Board for Black Lives Matter Global Network Shalomyah Bowers and Chairwoman of the Board Cicley Gay provided an in-depth look into the movement’s rebranding efforts and current initiatives of Black Lives Matter Global Network.
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Black Lives Matter Foundation Statement on Representative Cori Bush’s Primary Loss
Like so many of you, we are highly disappointed in Tuesday night’s primary results. Throughout her time in office, we worked with Rep. Bush on issues facing the Black community. Most notably, we worked alongside Rep. Bush on envisioning what true public safety looks like through her legislation, the People’s Response Act (PRA). The PRA…
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