2016 has been a year of reactions to the police brutality in the black community. We’ve seen many more celebrities speak out this year. There’s been more exposure of the injustice we face. Yet, nothing has changed. The rallying cry of Black Lives Matter has shined a light on the issues that we [black people] suffer daily. Only for the rest of the world to see.
Founders, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi, opened the lines of communication by summing up our frustrations in a simple phrase. Their movement has allowed us to feel connected with one another. Also, it has allowed us to share our experiences using the hashtag. Not only that, but the movement has sparked a civil rights movement among the youngest of us.
For 27 years, Glamour has recognized “Women of the Year,” women who, as the magazine’s website says, show us “that you can do great things in life when you find a way to park your doubts at the curb.”
This year’s group of women includes the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement along with several other women of color, including Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actress and activist Zendaya, and former ISIS captive Nadia Murad.
We are happy to see mainstream outlets applaud the work of amazing black women and their fight for justice! Click here to read their article.
