Black Lives Matter Philly: Difference between revisions

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The Official Black Lives Matter Chapter in Philadelphia

BLM Philly is a Black-centered organization that collaborates with partners to build a politically and economically empowered, healthy, and whole Black community with the ultimate goal of building Black power and liberation for all Black people.

Our Mission is to co-create intersectional and transformative movement within Black-centered organizations and institutions already on the ground and open up accessible lines of inquiry for black communities to name and claim their needs and provide resources and support in that process.

We are committed to collectively, lovingly and courageously working vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension all people. As we forge our path, we intentionally build and nurture a beloved community that is bonded together through a beautiful struggle that is restorative, not depleting.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About BLM Philly page.

In The News

Philly Black Lives Matter week of action addresses colorism, Philadelphia Tribune, February 7, 2018.
After recent protest at Philly cop's home, hundreds gather in Northeast to 'Back the Blue', Newsworks, August 31, 2017.

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 {{toplink|url=http://www.blmphilly.com|name=blmphilly.com}}<blockquote>''The Official Black Lives Matter Chapter in Philadelphia''</blockquote>
-'''Black Lives Matter Philly''' {{gives}}<blockquote> BLM Philly acknowledges and respects the many organizers who offer their blood, sweat and tears for the movement. We also recognize and affirm the many forms of resistance in this movement, whether it's direct action, youth development, or creating spaces where Black Queer and trans people can be carefree. We understand Black liberation will not come through a single event but a chorus of relentless resistance.<br><br>Although there are many hands at work in the movement, we feel compelled to address discrepancies regarding nationally recognized Black Lives Matter chapters in Philadelphia. Since 2012, Black Lives Matter has come to represent the various forms of resistance, rebellions and other actions that advance the Movement for Black Lives. The Black Lives Matter network is a chapter-based national organization working for the validity of Black life. We are working to (re)build the Black liberation movement. We are intentional about how we as a network choose to strategize and organize for Black liberation, which means intentionally centering our Queer family and Black women leadership. Currently, there are 38 chapters within the official BLM Network. BLM Philly is the only official Black Lives Matter network chapter in Pennsylvania.<br><br>Black Lives Matter national is not affiliated with Black Lives Matter PA. Black Lives Matter Philly has no affiliation with Black Lives Matter PA. If you are looking to connect with the national BLM network in Philadelphia, we invite you to reach out to Black Lives Matter Philly.</blockquote>
+BLM Philly is a Black-centered organization that collaborates with partners to build a politically and economically empowered, healthy, and whole Black community with the ultimate goal of building Black power and liberation for all Black people.
+Our Mission is to co-create intersectional and transformative movement within Black-centered organizations and institutions already on the ground and open up accessible lines of inquiry for black communities to name and claim their needs and provide resources and support in that process.
+We are committed to collectively, lovingly and courageously working vigorously for freedom and justice for Black people and, by extension all people. As we forge our path, we intentionally build and nurture a beloved community that is bonded together through a beautiful struggle that is restorative, not depleting.
+''Note:''&nbsp;&nbsp;The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.blmphilly.com/about-blm-philly About BLM Philly] page.
 ==In The News==