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Care2 was built
as a platform for creating positive change in the world. While
together we’ve accomplished much, the events of late are
incredibly painful reminders of how much more needs to be done
to overcome deep systemic racism in our society.
We at Care2 unequivocally
condemn the rampant racism, white supremacy and police
brutality that is commonplace in the United States and around
the world. We have been and will continue to demand
accountability for the murders of George Floyd, Breonna
Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Sandra Bland, and too many more.
As protests against racism and
police brutality have formed across the United States, I have
been sickened by the many videos showing unnecessarily violent
police action targeting people of color, peaceful protestors
and journalists. These are not isolated incidents nor the
result of individual failings; police brutality is widespread
and reflective of deep, systemic failings in our law
enforcement culture and procedures.
I hold a great deal of
privilege, in part because I am a white man. As such, I cannot
speak for the countless Black people who are angry, scared,
and in pain. But what I can do, and I believe we all must do,
is stand together for what’s right, and amplify the many
voices of those doing the difficult work of tackling this
system of oppression head-on. In the words of Martin Luther
King Jr.: “Riots are the language of the unheard†, and
it’s time that we all listened, educated ourselves and took
action in support of anti-racist movements everywhere.
It is not enough to not be
racist. To affect the change we want to see in the world, we
must take action against racism and police brutality. We must
stand in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter. We can and must do
more.
To that end, we have gathered
together a small selection of resources, including further
ways to take action, on our platform and beyond. We
encourage all members to use Care2 Petitions to advocate for
anti-racist causes in your own community. This list is not
comprehensive, and we urge you to continue your learning,
engagement and action during this heightened moment and for
weeks, months and years to come.
-Randy Paynter, CEO Care2
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