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Learning about the history of race and how it informs our present helps us all become wiser and stronger

Politicians are using a caricature of diversity, equity, and inclusion to resegregate our country, rob us of our history, and censor the knowledge we need to solve our biggest challenges

We solve problems by having honest and courageous conversations about them — and then taking action

We value an honest education about race and racism in this country

Having honest and courageous conversations about systemic racism helps us achieve the promise of racial equity

Advancing racial equity will benefit us all, strengthening our neighborhoods, our cities, and our states

Adapted from GLSEN

When we give our students access to supportive, inclusive, and truthful education, they thrive

All students — no matter their race, gender identity, or immigration status — deserve to be safe, comfortable, and supported in their schools so they can focus on education

Our youth are watching how we respond when politicians bully students because of their gender, race, or background

Inclusive school curriculum can act as a window for young people into the diverse world around them, as well as a mirror to reflect their own experiences and identities. All students benefit from seeing accurate representation of the diversity that makes our multicultural democracy so important.

Every student in our country — no matter their race, gender identity, or immigration status — is deserving of quality inclusive education in safe and empowering school environments, regardless of radical politicians’ ill-fated attempts to play politics with our children’s futures

We must rise up for Black and Brown, immigrant, disabled, and LGBTQ+ youth and keep advocating for inclusive education that promotes a safe and healthy environment for all of us

Respect every child’s freedom to be themselves and pursue their dreams.

Adapted from GLSEN

Education that is inclusive and accurately represents the diverse world around us helps all students — no matter their race, gender identity, or immigration status — learn how to engage in our multicultural democracy

Erasing Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ issues from classrooms jeopardizes the foundation of our democracy

Without supportive and representative education, our country can never achieve the democratic ideals we aspire to

Education should equip young people with the knowledge they need to drive change in policy and in culture, and foster the confidence and compassion needed to pursue transformation in their communities

Education should inspire political activism and civic engagement in all of us. Especially at this moment, when our country is facing such vocal extremism, we must invest in our future by investing in our students’ education

Today, some politicians want to ban the conversations about race we are having in classrooms, workplaces, and in government – but by standing together we can provide every child an accurate and quality education

All students benefit from seeing accurate representation of the diversity that makes our multicultural democracy so important. Learning to understand and respect different people of different backgrounds helps prepare students to participate in our society and be stronger leaders for equity and progress for all

Book bans are a part of a larger attack on the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color from right-wing extremists

Inclusive school curriculum — including access to books about LGBTQ+ people and people of color — can act as a window for young people into the diverse world around them, as well as a mirror to reflect their own experiences and identities

We must speak out against bills that include book bans and vote for down-ballot candidates like school board members and state legislators who support inclusive education

We know better than to give into lies that prevent us from learning our country’s true racial history and how it shapes our lives today

History shows that when we work together across our differences, we accomplish great things for ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors, and our children

History also shows that every time we made progress on race as a country, there has been a backlash. These attacks are in response to a growing movement of people who want to play their part in addressing systemic racism

We must not be “colorblind” to the reality of systemic racism. Instead, we must be “race-conscious” in our efforts to understand and fix our country’s problems. That means directly addressing the harm that systemic racism has caused to people of color

There is benefit for everyone in addressing systemic racism. By having honest and courageous conversations about systemic racism, people of all backgrounds have come to a deeper understanding of themselves, developed stronger connections with their neighbors, and have found purpose in doing their part to build a more fair and inclusive world

As these attacks against discussing race continue and escalate, now is a vital time to express our support of learning about systemic racism — in our neighborhoods, classrooms, and workplaces

We refuse to return to the hysteria and paranoia of the McCarthy era, and we won’t let them use race, gender, and sexuality to divide and conquer us