ABCs of BLM

Braids are hair made up of three or more interlaced strands. Your braids are beautiful.

Community is a group of people that look after each other.
You are cared for.

Diaspora is when people whose families are from one place were forced to live somewhere else.

Equality means everyone gets treated fairly.

Freedom means being able to make your own choices. You are free.

A generation is a group of people all born around the same time. Your generation will do great things.

A hero is someone who admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, and noble qualities.

Identity is who you are. You make your own identity.

Justice means doing what’s right.

Kings are highly respected men who lead their people.

Love means caring about someone no matter what. You are loved.

Melanin is what makes your skin darker.

Your name is what people call you. Your name is special, just like you.

Opportunity is the chance to do something. Always take the opportunity to learn and grow.

Peace is freedom from disturbance. Protect your peace.

A queen is a respected woman who leads her people. Just like a king!

Rights are something you deserve just for being born. You have the right to live freely and safely.

Being smart means knowing how to do things. You are smart.

Talent is something you are good at. You are talented.

Being united means to be joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings.

Your voice is what you use to speak up. Your voice makes a difference.

Wealth is money or possessions you save up over time to give to your kids.

Malcolm X was a man who encouraged black people to stand up for themselves.

Yoruba is an important west African culture with beautiful art, history, and religion.

Zenith means when something is most powerful.