AALASC stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Black community. As we all watched the protests break out across the nation following the senseless killing of George Floyd, we are unfortunately reminded that this country has a long way to go in combatting racism and excessive force against communities of color. George Floyd’s death comes during a time of other recent disturbing events, including the shooting of Breonna Taylor in her own home following a no-knock search warrant, Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting while jogging in his own neighborhood, the killing of Rayshard Brooks outside of a Wendy’s, and numerous other racially-motivated incidents of discrimination and violence being perpetrated against Black people. During these troubling times, the AALASC Board emphasizes its dedication and commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage each of our members to educate themselves, commit to being anti-racist, and continue having these important discussions with colleagues, family members, and friends to further this dialogue.