Our elected leaders need to be held accountable for their words and actions. Senator Cotton is encouraging violence against civilians and improperly using his office as a senator to pressure the military to commit war crimes. The social media that he used to post this comment clearly identified him as a US Senator implying this was policy and not opinion. We cannot have federal leaders advocating for the mass murder of American citizens. The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics must take swift and appropriate action to address Senator Cotton’s abuse of public office and prevent him from advocating for the unconstitutional use of US military forces against American civilians.

Because Black Lives Matter.

“More than 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America, and Black people are three times more likely to be killed than White people. We can take steps and make reforms to combat police violence and systemic racism within law enforcement. Together, we can work to redefine public safety so that it recognizes the humanity and dignity of every person. Mayors and other City Council officials“ (county executives) “are uniquely positioned to introduce common-sense limits on police use of force.” As it states on this webpage, https://www.obama.org/mayor-pledge/ This is the link to the 8 things that need to change!!: https://8cantwait.org/

In 1939, when Eleanor Roosevelt realized that the DAR was not allowing the esteemed Black opera singer, Marian Anderson, to perform for them on the racist rule that they only wanted white performers for their events at Constitutional Hall in D.C., Eleanor not only resigned from the DAR but also invited Marian to sing at the White House. As alumni from Roosevelt University, we stand for every person’s life mattering. We believe that we can make a difference in our brothers’ and sisters’ lives moving forward, with the understanding that education changes the world. With students learning about America’s racial history, we can help grow a greater connection to the principles of social justice that our university was built on. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/23/black-history-white-privilege-course-graduation-requirement-column/2389375001/ https://www.fdrlibrary.org/anderson

Given the recent events in our home state of Minnesota concerning black lives matter, we feel a better education about black oppression could have aided us during this time. To this extent, our education system has failed our generation and many before us. Our classrooms have ignored the plight of blacks and minorities, for too long. Please know, we do not write to condemn but rather to inform and improve. We want to change the status quo to build a future that benefits all, white people and people of color alike. We believe change begins with education. We know that TG cares about its students of color, but we need to see this represented in the classroom. Below is a list of alumni who support this initiative.

We believe it is necessary to educate and inform students about race, prejudice, and privilege at Wake Forest University. In order to achieve this goal, we believe that the university should incorporate education on racial issues into the academic curriculum, develop online training modules on racial bias, and enhance the diversity education included in orientation material. It is vital that Wake Forest University makes a permanent change to show that we stand with the African American community, especially in light of the racial injustices that have occurred during this time of civil unrest across the nation.

To bring AWARENESS on Rape/Sexual Assault surrounding women across the world her story is heartbreaking! she deserves justice & her story to be HEARD.

This is a symbol of slavery and racism in a area that is mixed. THIS shows the lack of RESPECT and DISRESPECT towards the AFRICAN AMERICANS in the COMMUNITY..

We, the undersigned, are AAPI healthcare providers from across the country who voice our solidarity with Black Americans and condemn anti-Black racism. With them, we mourn for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the countless other Black lives that have been prematurely ended because of racism. We commit to dismantling racism and supporting Black Americans as both fellow Americans and as leaders within healthcare. As healthcare providers, we see racism as a public health crisis in this country. We join the many healthcare organizations across the country who have issued statements about the devastating impacts of racism on health. We recognize the murder of George Floyd as a particularly gruesome example of the injustice caused by police violence and racism. As healthcare providers, we also must recognize how our own profession perpetuates and contributes to racial inequity. As members of the AAPI diaspora we acknowledge that an Asian American officer, Tou Thao, was complicit in George Floyd’s death. We support charges brought against him for aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd. The experiences and histories of the AAPI diaspora are complex and varied. We have been exploited, oppressed, stigmatized, and murdered by racism. We have also been silent in the face of anti-Black racism, benefited from anti-Black racism, and participated in anti-Black racism. We are both victims and perpetrators and must take action to examine anti-Blackness through the lens of our own personal and historical trauma of colonialism so that we can best stand with Black communities.

This is important to us as a student body because of the silence that lies within. Students of color should feel safe and heard throughout their community. Separating two races while expressing feelings about police brutality and racism against blacks is adding more fuel to the fire. They ask us to be one community and then separate us when times get rough. On many accounts, students have been promised and told that things would change and become better, but we’re still waiting. Current staff/students, Alum, and members of the community we ask that you use your voice as we hope for a better community. Share your stories that have been kept quiet, share your experiences from what you’ve seen, and share your love for those who need it.

CAUSE HE DOES BAD AND MEAN THINGS HE CELEBRATES THE PORE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR JOBS. AS A HUMAN BEING, I'M SAD THAT OUR PRESIDENT IS BEING MEAN TO VERY GOOD PEOPLE WHO HELP OUR COMMUNITY. IT'S NOT OKAY BECAUSE HE SHOULD MAKE GOOD CHOICES FOR OUR COMMUNITY AND HE'S JUST MAKING EVERYTHING WORSE AND BEING A BAD LEADER. I AM A 6 YEAR OLD WHO WANTS US TO HAVE A BETTER WORLD. IN DIFFERENT PLACES REALLY BAD THINGS ARE GOING ON.

This is important because its a step for black people to get equality and to get justice for all of the innocent Black people that were killed due to police brutality.