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Organizing in black communities for 20 years. And i never really took a break to step back. What arey parse out, the key lessons necessary in order to keep moving this movement forward. And, today, we are in the middle of the most important election cycle in a generation. And this is the second time now that our movement is being used as a political football, in a contest that is going to have impact on the lives of millions of americans, so for me this is an opportunity to zoom out, to really i...

She is one of the cofounders of the black lives matter and she is a leading voice on contemporary race issues, civilrights, and police reform. She also launched the black futures lab, an organization that works with advocacy groups to promote policies that support black communities. Her first book, the purpose of power, was released today. Alicia, thank you so much for joining me and congratulations on your book. Alicia thank you so much for having me, it is great to join you today. Robin i want...

Welcome to Washington Post live. Im delighted to have alecia garza with me today. She is one of the cofounders of the black lives matter and she is a leading voice on contemporary race issues, civilrights, and police reform. She also launched the black futures lab, an organization that works with advocacy groups to promote policies that support black communities. The purpose of power, was released today. So much fork you joining me and congratulations on your book. Thank you so much for having m...

Died in Police Custody his death galvanized protesters across 50 us states and around the world calling for an end to racism and Police Brutality for 8 minutes and 46 seconds a white Police Officer kept his knee pinned on the neck of mr floyd he was already handcuffed and under arrest today weve been hearing from family members politicians pastors civil rights leaders theyre all at his funeral calling for justice and also making a pledge to keep the moving the movement going more lets now speak ...

Never forget. Mad as hell, that is a direct quote from Eric Shinseki testifying on capitol hill in a hearing still going on right now. The allegation, that veterans died while waiting for care at va hospitals. Others faced massive wait times, up to 20 days in some cases. Secretary shinseki any allegation any adverse incident like this makes me as makes me mad as hell. I could use stronger language but in deference to the committee i wont. If any of the allegations are true, they are completely u...