Black Lives Matter has reached its 12th anniversary, and the organization’s co-founder and prominent scholar-activist, Dr.

Melina Abdullah, a protest leader and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, said she was the target of a third "swatting" incident in which a false 911 call drew police to her home.

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West announced Melina Abdullah, a professor and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, as his vice-presidential running mate.

Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter L.A., has sued the city of L.A. and the LAPD over the department's response to a 911 call last year.

Black Lives Matter LA cofounder, Melina Abdullah, shares how to stay engaged with the movement and keep the momentum in 2021.

Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter’s Los Angeles chapter, attends a rally calling on City Atty. Mike Feuer to drop charges against her stemming from disruptions at meetings of the ...

Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, addresses demonstrators gathered outside the official residence of L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti in December.

Melina Abdullah, a leader of Black Lives Matter L.A. who alleges the LAPD mishandled a 'swatting' incident at her home, is targeted again, LAPD says.

— Melina Abdullah (@DocMellyMel) April 10, 2024 The professor joined Smiley in the studio as the announcement was underway and said she considers Dr. West “ one of the most brilliant people to ...

West, a longshot presidential candidate selects Melina Abdullah, a professor and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, as his running mate.

In this Aug. 5, 2020, file photo, Melina Abdullah speaks during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) ...

Melina Abdullah participates in the Hollywood talent agencies march to support Black Lives Matter protests on June 06, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) ...