Posts Tagged: Black Lives Matter

A moment of silence and reflection

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of Senate Chair Bhavnani, please read the attached statement from the Academic Council and join the UC community in honoring George Floyd and other victims of police murder and brutality with a minute of silence and reflection at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. The time was selected because it is the time that George Floyd's memorial service is scheduled to begin.

As the Council members aptly state, we must work to combat systemic oppression and to create an environment that is more inclusive of and welcoming to African Americans along with other historically victimized groups. 

Glenda Humiston 
Vice President  

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