CitySquare is outraged by the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. We join their families and all those committed to social and economic justice in grieving these tragedies. These recent acts of violence are the latest reminder of how racism denies black people America’s promise of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

 

Sadly, our fight against poverty has taught us police brutality is not the only threat to black lives in America. The persistence of racism, prejudice, and privilege threatens black lives in various ways, including housing discrimination, health disparities, and mass incarceration. Racism is the primary cause of poverty in the United States of America, and its effects are devastating to the health and well-being of communities of color.

 

CitySquare believes in our nation’s vision of “liberty and justice for all,” and we will not rest until that vision becomes a reality for those who have been denied it simply because of the color of their skin. It is past time we demand a new “normal” and dismantle the structures of racism that have oppressed our black brothers and sisters for far too long.  

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"Racism is killing our neighbors."

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Below is a statement from CitySquare CEO John Siburt.