According to Wikipedia:

“Black Lives Matter is a decentralized political and social movement advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against black people.”

  • Founders: Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi Trending
  • Founded: 13 July 2013
  • Location: International, largely in the US
  • Formation: July 13, 2013
  • Type of business: Social movement
  • Purposes: Protest, Advocacy