The Birth of Grassroots Activism
Black Lives Matter! In 2013, a grassroots movement became a national campaign to stop police violence in the black community, and Dr. Melina Abdullah is on the front lines. She advocates for community safety by protesting racial targeting and violent police actions.
After the Exhibit… Continue the Change: Promote safety in your community.
When Life Leads to a Mission
Growing up in East Oakland, California, Melina Abdullah witnessed police abuses against the black neighborhood. For her, the police “were something to be feared.” Since then, she has worked to improve community safety on the principle that “anytime you see something wrong, you raise your voice.”
After the Exhibit…Continue the Change: What will your mission be?
A Voice for Change
As a professor at California State University, Los Angeles, Dr. Abdullah educates others on race, gender, class, and social movements. As a grassroots activist, she continues to work with legislators, residents, and police to promote community safety and trust.
After the Exhibit…Continue the Change: Speak out for what matters.
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Created with an image by Joshua Newton - "long sloping urban street"