Cnn.com has two articles up today that highlight and detail the efforts to improve life and opportunities for African Americans (as well as for those of us who are melanin challenged, because a safe, sane world is something we all need to fight for).
13 "disruptors" that include and expand well beyond #BlackLivesMatter.
Their #tags, names, and a second article focused on Ferguson a year later, below the orange monogram.
#BlackWorkMatters
Charlene Carruthers
#DreamDefenders
Umi Selah
#BlackLivesMatter
Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza
#WeTheProtestors
DeRay Mckesson
#SayHerName
Ashley Yates
#IfWeAintSafeInChurch
Erika Totten
#YouOkSis
Michelle Taylor
#MikeBrown
Brittany Packnett
#MappingPoliceViolence
Johnetta Elzie
#JusticeTogether
Shaun King
#Ferguson
Kayla Reed
As teacherken would say, please go read this article, so much information collected in one place! I'm certain there is more good information out in the web, but this article is easily shared and covers a lot of ground.
Additionally, an extensive article on Ferguson, MO, a year "after MB", also warrants your attention and sharing.
I have to run & help a friend move for the next few hours, but I'll be back to check on comments. Next update I hope to include more direct links to the heroes named by cnn.com!