Racism and violence: A message of support for the Laurier community
Dear Laurier community:
As we have witnessed the racism and racial violence of the last week, it is important to acknowledge that the anger, frustration, heartbreak and despair felt have been experienced differentially among members of our Laurier community. For those among our Black and racialized faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners, for whom the events and images are invoking real-life experiences and pain, my thoughts are with you. Our Provost and Vice-President: Academic, Vice-President: Student Affairs and Chief Human Resources and Equity Officer have also shared a message with the Laurier community.
If we can be heartened by anything, it is by the participation of so many, across all sectors of society, calling for organizational and public policy changes to address systemic and anti-Black racism.
Building thriving communities requires resolve in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism. Recognizing that full and equal opportunity for all begins for many from a different starting point is a good place to begin.
Deb MacLatchy
President and Vice-Chancellor
Support
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