In The Purpose of Power, Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza writes, “The mission and purpose of organizing is to build power. Without power, we are unable to change conditions in our communities that hurt us. A movement is successful if it transforms the dynamics and relationships of power.” The Black Lives Matter organizing and protests, that peaked in the weeks after the murder of George Floyd, owe their progress to their vast geographic reach, specific demands, and sustained energy.

Community organizing is one of the core tools to rally mass momentum for social transformation. Community organizing can include tactics such as changing policy, challenging how public resources are allocated, and transforming realities on the ground. This strategy is most effective when led by frontline comm [...]