One Decision Closer Towards Dismantling Systemic Racism

Today’s conviction of Derek Chauvin will not bring back George Floyd. As you process and reflect on this trial’s outcome, the recent deaths of Adam Toledo, Daunte Wright & Ma’Khia Bryant, and many other Black, Brown, and Asian individuals and communities who have been the victims of violent acts, hate, intolerance, antisemitism, and white supremacy, know that we will continue to stand with our BIPOC members and communities. We see you. We hear you. We support you.

As the Association with the vision “To create college communities where everyone belongs,” we understand one decision will not dismantle systemic racism and oppression, but instead it will take many decisions and many acts from all of us for our college communities – and our society – to truly become environments where everyone belongs.

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