We grieve for the families, friends, and communities of the 10 people whose lives were senselessly taken and those who were injured in the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday. I am heartsick at what continues to be everyday terror for people simply because of their ancestry or identity.
We must confront — again and again — the terrible reality; hate crimes and acts of racially-motivated violent extremism are a scourge on our society and an assault on our shared humanity.
We as a campus community — as equity-minded changemakers, committed to a socially just, equitable, and anti-racist community — must continue our sustained movement to confront hate in all its forms. The horrific impact of systemic racism cannot be eradicated by a single action or statement — this is and must be our committed movement every day.
We must boldly condemn these acts of hatred that assault our society — that assault our families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. We must work to make the world safe for all people regardless of ancestry or identity. We must acknowledge the historical targeting of people of color and stand in solidarity with those in our community who are feeling the impact of this horrific act of hate and intolerance.
Our hearts are with all those who are traumatized by this senseless, violent act. Stand up, speak out, reach out.
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