Dear community,

Last week’s insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., was a horrific reminder of how systemic racism and white supremacy have shaped decisions and disproportionately impacted communities of color across our country.

As educators, social justice advocates, and community members, we cannot watch our democracy go under attack and remain silent. It’s our duty to call out the injustices we see in the world and demand accountability from our leaders. Longstanding structures of power continue to enable and protect harmful behaviors, profoundly affecting our communities, the students we serve, and their families. It’s upon us to demand the change we want to see in our society, and we believe change starts from within.

This moment offers us an opportunity to reevaluate how we can best support our students as we navigate a world heavy with fear, hate, and uncertainty. As an organization focused on promoting equitable access to higher education, we strive to build pathways for social and racial equity, offering students tools and resources to help them thrive. We stand with our students, and our community, while providing young people safe spaces and resources for them to reckon with, resist, and persevere on this journey to a more equitable society.

In community,

ScholarMatch

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