Black Lives Matter: 'When Black People and Women Build Power, White People Become Resentful'

On Nov. 15 the Black Lives Matter Global Network released a statement on the election of Donald Trump, reports Mic. The organization stated that what remains true — proven by the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election — is that “when black people and women build power, white people become resentful.”

The Black Lives Matter Global Network continued:

“We continue to operate from a place of love for our people and a deep yearning for real freedom. In our work, we center the most marginalized, and look to them for leadership. We fight for our collective liberation because we are clear that until black people are free, no one is free. We are committed to practicing empathy for one another in this struggle — but we do not and will not negotiate with racists, fascists, or anyone who demands we compromise our existence … We deserve a world in which our children are protected, where our water is sacred, and where we are given a fair chance to decide our fates.”

Mic plans to publish an article that will follow up with the Black Lives Matter Global Network about the organization’s Nov. 15 statement.

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