The Murder of George Floyd and The Current State of Affairs
“In these moments, reflection is one of our most powerful tools. The beginning of June, we witnessed ongoing nationwide civil unrest as a result of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. As the leader of an organization of dedicated professionals who strive to ensure our students have an equal opportunity to succeed, I take seriously our role and responsibility in light of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many others. In that mission, we stand in solidarity with those who seek justice and who highlight, by their presence in the streets, the urgent need for unyielding structural change…”
