Patrisse Cullors, social activist and co-creator of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, delivered the U of L Pride Week keynote address on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Sponsored by the U of L Student Activities Board and hosted by the U of L LGBT Center, Cullors’ speech was the culmination of Pride Week’s message—a call to action for all groups of oppressed people, particularly African-Americans and the LGBT community. Prior to the speech, the University of Louisville was recognized for being in the top 25 colleges nationwide for its LGBT acceptance.
Cullors began her speech by introducing the mission of #BlackLivesMatter, a movement that has gained significant ground in the past two years.