COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENCE B L M D C

Here'swhatpeoplearesayingaboutBLMDC

"BLM supported this impacted woman when she was at a LOW point and HOMELESS! Yes, I said HOMELESS! BLMDC afforded me the opportunity to have shelter at an extended stay. They offered me relief at a time of GREAT Stress! I am grateful for what they have done for me, and what I know they have done for others!"Rhanda Dormeous, Mother of Korryn Gaines killed by Baltimore County Police 8/1/16

"BLMDC has been such a crucial organizing body in the city. BLMDC shows up for community, centers joy and resistance and challenges many of us to do more than what we thought we could, or what we have been doing. As someone who has facilitated for BLM DC, attended events, volunteered and witnessed how they have held and supported families and the larger community, I am incredibly thankful. " - Iris Jacob, Social Justice Synergy

Black Lives Matter stood behind me while I was trying to obtain video camera footage after my son was killed by an off-duty police officer. " - Catherine Young, Mother of D’Quan Young, Killed by MPD 5/9/18

“BLM has been very supportive throughout the last 4 years of me and my family's grieving.” - Denise Price, Mother of Jeffrey Price, Killed by MPD 5/4/18

"BLMDC was the only organization that was there in the most terribly traumatic nightmare that me and my family suffered.They provided so much support and love! I am eternally grateful to this organization.” - Roxane Johnson, Mother of Jamaal Byrd, Central Cell Block, killed by Police 10/1/19

"BLMDC was here for me ever since I lost my son from gun violence.” - TaquanaDuncan,MotherofCarmelloDuncan,LosttoGun Violence12/2/20