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Dear Eagle Rock Community,
We have witnessed the deaths of Black Americans including George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others who have been targeted because of their skin color. This is horrific and unquestionably wrong. Period. These tragedies go against everything we stand for. We denounce this violence with every cell in our bodies. The pain, hurt, frustration, and anger felt by countless Americans, but especially communities of color must be acknowledged.
The recent events have left the Eagle Rock community reeling — we are angry and sad, yet determined. We are committed to stand for justice for as long as it takes. The call is for everyone in the ERS community to stand in solidarity with the Black Community. We call for justice.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Your voice matters. We hear you. We see you feeling, learning, questioning and taking action. Each of you has something to contribute to our community and world because of your own unique lived experiences. Artists, make art. Speakers, speak out. Question everything. Wherever you are and whatever it is that you do, we invite you to use what is in your reach to get educated and educate others. We must choose to learn the lessons these times are delivering to us; we have a sacred obligation to equip ourselves with the knowledge of history in today’s reality.
Knowledge is power. Continue to have courageous conversations with others and within our community. Take action, in big and small ways. If you can, GO VOTE. The time for change is now. We need politicians that reflect our values of antiracism and justice, and we need necessary laws to be put in place. This is how we practice the arts of citizenship and democratic living. We invite you to organize, stay alert, and stay focused. Most importantly, stay alive.
Eagle Rock is committed to fighting injustice through education and advocacy. We stand united in love with an uncompromising commitment to justice.
Embodying our Eagle Rock values and commitments is how we fight racism and seek justice in the world.
Living in respectful harmony means we cannot be silent.
Living in respectful harmony means supporting oppressed people.
Living in respectful harmony means fighting for justice for all.
Living in respectful harmony means Black Lives Matter.
Love, Light, Leadership, Power, and Freedom,
Megan Rebeiro, Nia Dawson, Jesse Tovar, Beth Ellis, Sarah Bertucci, and Jeff Liddle
In solidarity with Eagle Rock staff: Amelia la Plante Horne, Anastacia M. Galloway Reed, Annie Kelston, Aspacelia Geranios, Brett Youngerman, Burt Bowles, Carlos Perez, Cedric Josey, Chelsea Ehret, Chris Lamar, Christi Kelston, Christopher Iafrati, Courthney Russell, Jr., Cynthia Elkins, Dan B. Marigny Jr., Dan Condon, Dan Madson, Diana Rusin, Ed Perry, Eliza Wicks-Arshack, Elizabeth Rivera, Janet Johnson, Jesse Tovar, Joan Cordova, Jocelyn Rodriguez, John Marshall, Josán Perales, L’Tanya Perkins, Laila Hosseinzadeh, Lucía Sicius, Mary Loomis, Michelle Franco, Nannette Chisholm, Sandy Rivera, Sara Benge, Shortz Ziegler, Stephany Subdiaz, Susan D’Amico, Terry Tierney, Tommy McAree, Travis Burhart
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Amor, Luz, Liderazgo, Poder, y Libertad,
Megan Rebeiro, Nia Dawson, Jesse Tovar, Beth Ellis, Sarah Bertucci y Jeff Liddle
En solidaridad con el personal de Eagle Rock: Amelia la Plante Horne, Anastacia M. Galloway Reed, Annie Kelston, Aspacelia Geranios, Brett Youngerman, Burt Bowles, Carlos Perez, Cedric Josey, Chelsea Ehret, Chris Lamar, Christi Kelston, Christopher Iafrati, Courthney Russell, Jr., Cynthia Elkins, Dan B. Marigny Jr., Dan Condon, Dan Madson, Diana Rusin, Ed Perry, Eliza Wicks-Arshack, Elizabeth Rivera, Janet Johnson, Jesse Tovar, Joan Cordova, Jocelyn Rodriguez, John Marshall, Josán Perales, L’Tanya Perkins, Laila Hosseinzadeh, Lucía Sicius, Mary Loomis, Michelle Franco, Nannette Chisholm, Sandy Rivera, Sara Benge, Shortz Ziegler, Stephany Subdiaz, Susan D’Amico, Terry Tierney, Tommy McAree, Travis Burhart