Patrisse Cullors

About the Author

Patrisse Cullors is a renowned activist, artist, and writer who co-founded the Black Lives Matter Global Network, igniting a global movement for racial justice and police accountability. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she draws from her experiences as a Black queer woman navigating systemic oppression to craft narratives that challenge power structures and amplify marginalized voices. In her acclaimed memoir, When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir, Cullors recounts her journey from a young activist in Van Nuys to a leader shaping contemporary civil rights discourse, blending personal storytelling with urgent calls for societal transformation. Her work extends beyond writing into performance art and community organizing, fostering spaces for healing and resistance against racial violence.