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As Black Lives Matter Evolves, Some Question Leadership Moves
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Some activists worry about a move away from a decentralized structure
As Black Lives Matter has grown and evolved since its founding, and particularly amid the dramatic events of this year, some friction has developed over how to organize and lead going forward. Last week, a group of local BLM chapters announced they would be stepping away from an organization known as the Black Lives Matter Global Network, citing concerns about transparency and consolidation of power.
Many activists aligned with Black Lives Matter see BLM as a broad, decentralized movement, rather than a specific institution with a clear executive in charge. There is coordination between organizations and local groups, but power and authority is diffuse, and based on collaboration, an approach sometimes referred to as “leader-ful.”