The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor,
Tony McDade,
Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others continue to demonstrate the structural racism that puts black lives in danger every day.
While going out to bird watch.
While going outside for a jog.
While simply being outside.
Openlands stands with the Black members of our staff, board, and community against racism and oppression of any kind, and unequivocally condemns acts of bigotry, racism, and violence against people of color.
We understand, as a predominately white organization working in a predominately white profession, we have more work to do to end systemic racism.
Social equity and inclusion is intrinsically linked to our fight for climate resilience.
We will not see progress by remaining silent or working alone. Openlands is committed to internally addressing systemic issues and reforms, advocating for environmental equity and justice on local, state, and federal levels, and partnering with diverse communities across the region in support of a more just future.