A lot has happened since the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, who admitted to killing Trayvon Martin (Rest in Power). That verdict marked a turning point. A decade later, we've witnessed countless more murders and a growing public awareness of the violence inflicted by the state on Black, Brown, and Indigenous bodies. We've had to confront the urgent need for institutional and systemic change—particularly in response to the killing of people in crisis, whether due to mental health struggles, domestic violence, or homelessness.

TBR is committed to archiving the Black Lives Matter era. By “archiving,” we mean collecting both physical and digital materials created from 2013 to the present (2023). These may include pamphlets, flyers, posters, press releases, photos, images, planning documents, videos, and other forms of correspondence.

Our goal is to compile archival boxes for submission to institutions such as the Library of Congress, Cambridge Historical Commission, Boston Public Library Archives, and the Black Cultural Archives in London.

In February 2026, The Black Response (TBR) will host a powerful exhibition honoring the Black Lives Matter era. This immersive experience will feature:

• A Wall of Remembrance honoring lives lost and those who fought for justice
  
  

• A timeline of key events from the movement
  
  

• Oral histories capturing firsthand accounts and reflections
  
  

• Artifacts from Massachusetts BLM chapters
  
  

• A community space to reflect on both the contributions and challenges that emerged from the BLM discourse

Mark your calendars—February 2026. Join us in remembering, reflecting, and continuing the work