These last few of weeks make clear what we already know to be true – that racism is rampant, pervasive, and systemic across this country. The killings of George Floyd, Tony McDade, David McAtee, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the racist attack on Christian Cooper in Central Park are highly-publicized examples of the countless incidents of racist police violence and acts of racism that happen every day but never make the news.

We live in a society governed and dictated by white supremacy and until it is dismantled, none of us are safe. All of us — individuals and organizations — must examine our own complicity and role in dismantling racism. We stand in solidarity with Black community leadership and the Black Lives Matter movement in calling for an end to police violence and the racist systems that enforce the persecution, prosecution, and murders of untold numbers of Black people to protect white supremacy.

For the remainder of this week, we will be closing down all 9to5 offices to prioritize the needs of our staff. The continuous trauma white supremacy inflicts on Black, Indigenous, and other people of color is relentless. We value time for our staff to rest and heal, engage in mutual aid, and take action in whatever ways we can.

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Organizational Statement of Solidarity June 2, 2020 June 2, 2020 / Uncategorized / By Jenn Rivera These last couple of weeks make clear what we already knew to be true – that racism is rampant and systematized across this country. The killings of George Floyd, Tony McDade, David McAtee, Breonna Ta... ... See more