Today I talk to you from my home and my heart. "Black lives matter" is a cry that has been heard worldwide as protests in over 60 countries have shaken the world. It's also what we tell our Black children and ourselves as we face the world - and wherever we are in the world. Black lives are a triumph and Up/Root is embarking on a new series to explore the complexity and power of our community and this movement. Black lives matter - and so does Black joy, Black teachers, Black families, Black Black history, Black music, Black research and on and on. Subscribe so you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes and Send us your suggestions and ideas at uprootthepodcast@gmail.com or on IG and Twitter at @uprootandlill. Lastly, the Black Lives Matter movement began in 2013 after the acquittal of the Trayvon Martin's murderers; I mistakenly stated it began in 2014 after Michael Brown was murdered by police. You can learn more about the BLM movement here: https://blacklivesmatter.com/. Special thanks to Allisha Alzan for the audio and video at the beginning of this episode. This episode was edited by Bukachi Akatsa of BTSU studios(bstu.av@gmail.com). The Up/Root jingle is performed and written by my daughter Selah.
