Patrisse Cullors

Patrisse Cullors (born June 20, 1983) supports African Americans and their rights. She co-founded Black Lives Matter. She grew up in Los Angeles. She also supports LGBTQ rights."Patrisse Cullors." Gale Biography in Context, Gale, 2017. Biography In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/K1650010925/BIC?u=palo88030&sid=BIC&xid=0fff9d38 Accessed 7 May 2018.

 Early life 
Cullors lived during a time when prison populations were rising. Her father and brother were in and out of prison most of her life. Her mom worked long hours and spent limited time with her. When she was 16, she identified as queer and had her first girlfriend. Her family did not agree, but her friends supported her. She decided to get involved in other groups that would support her and help others like her.

Cullors went to UCLA, where she studied philosophy and religion. She kept trying to get equal rights during this time.

 Achievements 
Cullors co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement. She created a hashtag, #BlackLivesMatter. It spread quickly on social media sites. She helped African-Americans that needed help with lawsuits against them. She supported the LGBTQ community. She wanted everyone to have equal rights.

 Publications 
Cullors wrote the book called STAINED: An Intimate Portrayal of State Violence. It talks about violence in prison.

 References 

Category:1984 births
Category:Living people
Category:African-American people
Category:American civil rights activists
Category:American LGBT rights activists
Category:Black Lives Matter
Category:University of California, Los Angeles alumni