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\"Sign:Leaders from across the 10 campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> affirmed their support for the mass public demonstrations and the Black Lives Matter movement here in Hawaiʻi<\/span> and beyond, in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. Among the common themes in the messages is the commitment to stand against racism and discrimination, and a call for true societal change, not just police reform, to achieve social justice and equality for all.<\/p>\n

“We stand with and support our Black colleagues, faculty, staff and students and those who experience hate, bigotry, or discrimination on the basis of personal characteristics or choices. Black lives matter.”
\n—糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology program leaders<\/p>\n

“Let\u2019s not cover our ears when the day is done, but instead look at how we can help to dismantle the individual, institutional, and societal forms of oppression that continue to rear their heads time and again.”
\n—Rachel Solemsaas<\/strong>, Hawaiʻi<\/span> Community College Chancellor<\/p>\n

“The national turmoil is a reminder of how critical it is for all of us to embrace our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and to strongly advocate with compassion. The College\u2019s core values of Community, Integrity, Diversity and Respect remind us that we are all human beings; benefiting from celebration, knowledge, and acceptance of one another\u2019s differences.”
\n—Carlos Peñaloza<\/strong>, Leeward Community College Chancellor<\/p>\n

“As an institution of higher education, we promote access and equity for you, our students, and we need to do this relentlessly and courageously on every level so that we can combat institutional and individual injustices.”
\n—Karen Lee<\/strong>, Honolulu Community College Chancellor<\/p>\n

“Now is an opportune time for solidarity. We have more work to do, each and every one of us, because our experiences and our actions are our humanity. Truly listen, stay engaged and keep the dialogues going so we can emerge stronger as a campus community. We are in this together.”
\n—糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Campus Climate Committee<\/p>\n

Messages sent by 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> leaders, campuses and units:<\/h2>\n