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I was in awe of previous black liberation struggle leaders – Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells. I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. Black Lives Matter has been that.

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Opal Tometi

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I believe that our communities can benefit if they know about and participate in the U.N.’s various human rights forums.

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The ’60s look wasn’t something I consciously chose, but in my late teens, I found myself styling my hair in a retro way and liking clothes – the shapes and silhouettes – that were from that era. They just reflected who I was.

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May 19, 2024

The ’60s look wasn’t something I consciously chose, but in my late teens, I found myself styling my hair in a retro way and liking clothes – the shapes and silhouettes – that were from that era. They just reflected who I was.

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May 19, 2024

I believe that our communities can benefit if they know about and participate in the U.N.’s various human rights forums.

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