Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has stepped down as executive director of the global anti-racist movement.
The network has named two interim senior executives, Makani Themba and Monifa Bandele, to support the organization after Cullors transitioned from her role.
The two women senior executives have been supporters and advisers of Black Lives Matter since its inception in July 2013.
The leadership transition has triggered a storm on Twitter, with people thanking Cullors, who founded Black Lives Matter with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi nearly eight years ago.
In a statement, Cullors said she knew that the global anti-racist network âis in good handsâ of âsmart, experienced and committed people.â
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A co-founder of Black Lives Matter announced on Thursday she would be resigning from her position as executive director amid a controversy over $3 million in property she reportedly purchased.
Black Lives Matter Co-founder Patrisse Cullors Steps Down As Executive Director After Criticism Over Finances
Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors announced on May 27 that she is stepping down from her role as executive director of the movement’s foundation following criticism over the foundation’s finances and her personal wealth.
Cullors, 37, told the Associated Press that her departure, which is effective Friday, had been planned for a year and had nothing to do with the personal attacks she has faced from far-right groups or any disputes within the movement.
She said she is leaving to focus on other projects, including the upcoming release of her second book and a multi-year TV development deal with Warner Bros.