Though the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria, occurred on April 14, the #BringBackOurGirls movement reached peak global attention by May 3, 2014. Black activists, celebrities, and political figures worldwide rallied to demand action. The campaign highlighted the intersecting struggles of racial injustice, gender oppression, and neocolonial violence faced by African communities. While many girls were later rescued or escaped, the tragedy underscored the urgent need for international solidarity in protecting vulnerable Black lives from extremist violence and systemic neglect.
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