The University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA) is outraged and saddened by the pervasive anti-Black racism and social injustices toward Black individuals in our country. UPPDA stands firmly in solidarity with the Black community here at the University of Pittsburgh and nationwide. Our country’s continued history of systemic anti-Black racism has resulted in the tragic murders of countless Black individuals, including George Floyd, Antwon Rose, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, and Tony McDade. We cannot remain indifferent to the suffering of the Black community, as such inaction only allows for continued re-traumatization due to anti-Black discrimination and violence in this country. We can and must actively work to secure justice for Black people in Pittsburgh. We must speak out and most importantly, take meaningful action to make substantive changes in policy and practice for Black postdocs, students, faculty, staff, and colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh.
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