“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A statement from the UABSA
Once again, the Black community has had to bear witness to the murder of our brothers and sisters. George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet may you Rest in Power. Our prayers go out to your friends and family.
During times like these it is easy to lose hope. It is easy to feel defeated. If you feel exhausted, angry, lost or sad, your emotions are valid. We are valid.
We will refuse to stay silent and refuse to be complacent. We will continue to say the names of our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives at the hands of racist violent acts committed by our "justice system"
NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE.
The manifestation of oppression through violence is all too familiar in Canada. Anti-black racism is as much a Canadian problem as it is American. As we have felt in the protest, the status quo is no longer acceptable. We will remain steadfast, at home and abroad, in our fight for justice, Black empowerment, and the well-being of our community
To all those identifying as Black in the University of Alberta community, the UABSA stands ready to serve, lead, and help. We are here for you.
Black is valid.
Black is important.
Black is beautiful.
The University of Alberta's Black Students' Association
“A riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.