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John,
Today, July 13th, marks 12 years of Black Lives Matter and one year since our organizational refresh to center Black joy and community.
It’s been a journey defined by resistance, rebuilding, and radical transformation.
In honor of our 12th anniversary, can you donate $12, $24, or whatever you can afford to fund our crucial work?
We stand on the shoulders of freedom fighters like Frederick Douglass, Fannie Lou Hamer, and countless ancestors whose courage laid the groundwork for the liberation we strive for today.
Our history is rooted in overcoming oppressive systems through collective power and unyielding determination. From the resilience of maroon communities across the diaspora to the strength displayed in Tulsa's Greenwood District, our ancestors showed us the transformative power of community.
Since 2013, Black Lives Matter has honored this legacy by demanding justice and dismantling white supremacy. We have since grown into the largest social justice movement in U.S. history, with millions around the globe mobilizing for Black liberation.
Our movement has changed the way this nation thinks about police violence and Black flourishing: According to polling, 55%, a majority, of people support abolition as a framework for social change. Our vision for a world where Black people thrive resonates deeply, especially within our communities. Recent research shows compelling support: 77% of Black people, including 75% aged 18-49 and 82% aged 50+, strongly support our BLM Thrive Agenda. These numbers represent our community, affirming the collective desire to move beyond mere survival towards thriving.
While there's still work to do, these numbers also symbolize hope. They reflect the trust and urgency of our mission: to invest time, energy, resources, and funding into our communities, actively nurturing liberation and rebuilding.
This 12th anniversary, we're not resting on our laurels; we're rebuilding. BLM is committed to building community supporting Black-owned businesses, advocating transformative justice, and reimagining a future beyond systemic racism.
We have set an ambitious goal to raise $12,000 in honor of our 12 years of relentless advocacy. Your support today ensures that we can continue to fight for the safety, dignity, and thriving of Black lives everywhere.
Will you join us with a donation of $5 or any amount meaningful to you? Your contribution fuels our collective power to transform systems and realize true Black liberation.
Together, let's continue working towards the freedom our ancestors dreamed of, ensuring Black lives not only matter but thrive.
In solidarity,
Black Lives Matter
Our grassroots movement is pushing for Black liberation every single day. We are striving to create a world where Black people do so much more than just survive. It’s time we thrive.
As an organization one of our biggest hurdles is consistency.
A recurring contribution of anything you can afford goes a long way as we plan for the months, years, and even decades ahead. This is the most effective way for small-dollar donors (like you) to power our Black liberation work.
Will you make a recurring contribution of $5 or more today so that we can keep building momentum for our movement?
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