Kamau Franklin

is the founder of Community Movement Builders. He has been a community organizer for more than 30 years, first in New York City and now in Atlanta.

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Opinion | Social Justice

In Atlanta, Police Violence Ties Together Protests for Gaza, Stop Cop City

Police intervention at the student encampment for Gaza at Atlanta’s Emory University was faster and more violent than most. Protestors expected and were prepared for it, thanks to the ongoing movement to stop police militarization.

Kamau Franklin, Oren Panovka | Jul 9, 2024

A photo collage by Michael Luong with photographs from the Stop Cop City protest in Atlanta. A color photo of Manuel Paez Terán, who was killed by police, is flanked by two black and white photos of other activists with their faces covered. One holds a sign that says “Stop Cop City.” The other holds a sign that says “Defend the forest everywhere. Stop Cop City.”

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Social Justice

Protest and Serve

Organizers working to end police violence refuse to be intimidated by growing efforts to criminalize free speech.

Kamau Franklin | May 23, 2024

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