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Alicia Garza is credited as an activist. Born on January 4, 1981, Alicia Garza is from Oakland, California, United States. The age as of 2026 is 45. Schooling on record includes University of California, San Diego. Recorded honors include BBC 100 Women (2020).
My Take
Alicia Garza commands my deep respect as someone who turned a single phrase into a global reckoning. Born in Oakland and educated at UC San Diego, she co-founded Black Lives Matter and has devoted herself to social and racial justice, with particular care for Black women, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants. Her 2020 BBC 100 Women recognition feels almost understated given the scale of what she helped set in motion. What moves me is the simple, hard truth she embodies: nothing changes unless someone is brave enough to name it out loud. She is a reminder of how much one voice can carry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alicia Garza
- Name (Japanese)
- アリシア・ガーザ
- Reading
- ありしあ・がーざ
- Born
- January 4, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rooster
- Origin
- Oakland, California, United States
- Occupation
- activist
2. Background
- University
- University of California, San Diego
Awards & achievements
- 2020 BBC 100 Women
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Black Lives Matter | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chasinggarza/
- Xhttps://x.com/aliciagarza
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia%20Garza
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19609542
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alicia Garza born?
Born January 4, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Alicia Garza from?
Alicia Garza is from Oakland, California, United States.
What does Alicia Garza do?
Alicia Garza works as activist.
What is Alicia Garza known for?
Notable works include Black Lives Matter.