| We stand united in our outrage over the murder of George Floyd and the deeply rooted racism that Black and Brown people face every day. Mr. Floyd is, unfortunately, one of the latest faces added to an all too disturbing mosaic of individuals coldly killed because of the color of their skin.
This is wrong. This must change.
We add our voices to the demand for police reform and equitable access to quality health care, jobs, and education, needed to ensure people of all ages have the safety, security, and opportunity to be valued by their communities and country.
Our chosen action will continue to be building bridges through intergenerational practices which by their very nature are inclusive, accepting of differences and enriched by diversity. Intergenerational families, specifically grandfamilies, are disproportionately people of color. They deserve the respect and public policy supports that honor the sacrifices they make to raise the children in their care.
Racism shreds our social fabric. We can only reweave that fabric if we individually and collectively take a stand and not wait for others to control our destiny. Let’s begin now, stronger together, united in purpose.
The foregoing was published originally by our GRANDpartner, Generations United. Instead of rewording, we thought it best to just let their words stand.
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