April 20, 2021
Accountability. We still need to seek justice.
Those thoughts ran through our minds this afternoon as we watched the
jury deliver guilty verdicts on all three counts in the trial of a Minneapolis
police officer for the murder of George Floyd last May.
Today’s verdict is a critical moment in a long overdue addressing of
the systemic racism and historical injustices that continue to persist in our
country.
This verdict does not bring back George Floyd nor does it erase the deep
pain of his family and loved ones. Nor does it absolve us of the work that
lies ahead. Individually and collectively, we must continue to address issues
of systemic racism, economic injustice, and other social inequities. We must
not rely solely on our colleagues who are members of historically marginalized
communities to lead us through these efforts.
It is all of our work to do, Cougs.
Kirk Schulz
President
Elizabeth Chilton
Provost and Executive Vice President
Mary Jo Gonzales
Vice President, Division of Student Affairs