the new black leaders of civil rigth in usa today
HARVEY NOIR
In recent years, a new generation of Black civil rights leaders has emerged, continuing the legacy of activism while addressing modern challenges like police brutality, voting rights, and systemic racism. Here are some key figures shaping the civil rights movement today:
### 1. **Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza, and Opal Tometi (Black Lives Matter Co-founders)**
- These three women founded the **Black Lives Matter** (BLM) movement in 2013 after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin. The BLM movement has since become a global call to address systemic racism and police violence against Black communities.
### 2. **Tamika Mallory**
- A national organizer and social justice advocate, Mallory gained recognition as a co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March. She has been an outspoken advocate for the BLM movement, particularly after the police killing of Breonna Taylor. Mallory’s fiery speeches and activism highlight issues of police brutality and the intersectionality of race and gender.
### 3. **DeRay Mckesson**
- A former educator turned activist, Mckesson gained prominence during the 2014 Ferguson protests after the police killing of Michael Brown. He has been a leading figure in the fight against police violence and the use of social media to amplify civil rights issues. He co-founded **Campaign Zero**, which works to end police violence in America.
### 4. **Brittany Packnett Cunningham**
- A prominent voice for justice and equity, Packnett Cunningham is an activist, educator, and co-founder of **Campaign Zero**. She has also been involved in the Ferguson protests and speaks out on issues such as criminal justice reform, gender equity, and educational disparities.
### 5. **Latasha Brown**
- Brown is the co-founder of the **Black Voters Matter Fund**, which focuses on increasing Black voter turnout and fighting voter suppression. She has been instrumental in mobilizing voters in key Southern states and advocating for the protection of voting rights.
### 6. **Rashad Robinson**
- President of **Color Of Change**, Robinson leads one of the largest online racial justice organizations in the U.S. Color Of Change is known for its campaigns that hold corporations and political entities accountable for actions that disproportionately harm Black people.
### 7. **Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown (Black Voters Matter)**
- Co-founders of the **Black Voters Matter Fund**, they have been crucial in mobilizing Black voters across the country, especially in Southern states, playing a significant role in key electoral wins, including the 2020 Presidential election and Georgia Senate races.
### 8. **Andrea Jenkins**
- The first Black openly transgender woman elected to public office in the U.S., Jenkins serves on the Minneapolis City Council. Her advocacy intersects LGBTQ+ rights with racial justice, and she became a national voice after George Floyd’s murder in her city.
These leaders, among others, are shaping the future of civil rights activism, focusing not only on race but also on issues of gender, sexuality, economic inequality, and voting rights. They represent a blend of traditional activism and innovative approaches, often leveraging social media and grassroots organizing to build movements.