Mothers of the Movement

Mothers of the Movement is an activism group, created by a number of women whose African American children have been killed by police officers or by gun violence.[1] Members of the group have appeared on various television shows, news broadcasts and segments, at award ceremonies, and political events to share their experiences losing a son or daughter to police violence and advocate for political change, stricter gun laws and more police regulation.

The Mothers of the Movement movement started as a result of the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman after he fatally shot and killed teenager Trayvon Martin. The women have attended many conventions to spread awareness of the police brutality 'crisis' in the United States. The members of the movement use their grief to rally more people around their cause and increase involvement in their movement. They also highlight the injustice they have endured with the loss of their son or daughter's life. They also talk about life after loss, the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance), and how to move forward after a traumatic event.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ Sebastian, Michael (July 26, 2016). "Who Are the 'Mothers of the Movement' Speaking at the DNC?". Elle. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  2. ^ "Mothers of the Movement Discuss Dealing With Grief on the Dr. Oz Show". EBONY. September 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  3. ^ "DNC: Meet the Mothers of the Movement". Time. Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Mothers of the Movement". Archived from the original on February 10, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  5. ^ Lawrence, Joyanne. "Mothers of the Movement Turning Pain into Purpose". Everything Girls Love. Retrieved November 23, 2018.[permanent dead link]