RACE MUST BE CONFRONTED

The U.S. was founded upon racist violence, and the legacy of that violence lives on today. We cannot pretend that race does not affect everyone. Addressing race is necessary, and we will not let fear prevent us from addressing race in our work. If we fear criticism or backlash, we will research topics deeply to ensure that we are informed. If we fear that we are going “too far,” we will consider whether we are the appropriate speakers for the selected issue, and whether our medium is the correct vehicle for our message. We take responsibility for writing about race, because race permeates American life.