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Black Lives Matter Cofounder Alicia Garza on What It Takes to Create a Movement

Bakari and Alicia discuss the origins of Black Lives Matter and debunk some myths about the organization

By Bakari Sellers
“Power To The Polls” Voter Registration Tour Launched In Las Vegas On 1st Anniversary Of Women’s March Photo by Sam Morris/Getty Images


Bakari is joined by Alicia Garza, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter. They talk about where Black Lives Matter originated (4:53), debunk some myths about the organization (14:24), and grade Biden’s plans for Black Americans (25:49).

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