Statement against Social and Racial Injustice

Loud Voices Together is committed to social justice and racial equity. In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and many others, we are faced with yet another black life being senselessly taken at the hands of those who are charged with protecting and serving. This is not an isolated occurrence and we can no longer sit and allow this to become the norm. It is incumbent upon all to stand in solidarity to lift our united voice to speak out against the racial ills that stain the fabric of our society and threatens life as we know it.

As a black mother with sons and daughters, I have had conversations on what it means to be black in America and how to make adjustments to their daily routines to avoid potential harm at the hands of law enforcement. I should not have to have these conversations with my children when they are merely caring out daily routines, but if I don’t they won’t be prepared to handle these situations.

I urge those to stand with me and others around the world to rebuke social injustice to ensure that the racial divide does not act as a catalyst for hate and ultimately death. I hope that by addressing social and racial injustice that other black and brown mothers will not have to have these courageous conversations with their children on how to adjust when engaging with law enforcement. To remain silent is complicit and is no longer acceptable! Our voices must be heard and this injustice of the treatment of Black people must stop to effectuate the change we need!