More than 40 student organizations have penned statements denouncing police brutality in support of protests occurring nationwide.
Student groups posted public letters on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pledging their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and condemning the use of police brutality against black Americans. Their statements follow nationwide outrage over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, two black Americans killed in interactions with police in recent months.
The posts urge members to support the demonstrations that have now unfolded in about 40 cities, and more than five groups ask that students donate to causes like legal bailout funds for arrested protesters. Several statements also encourage students to take advantage of educational resources like books for those in positions of privilege to read and learn about issues affecting the black community.
This story will be updated as student organizations publish statements.
The Black Student Union
The Black Men’s Initiative
African Student Association
National Pan-Hellenic Council
GW Women of Color
GW National Association of Black Journalists
Student Association
GW Program Board
GW Sports
GW College Republicans
GW College Democrats
GW Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights
GW Students Against Imperialism
Trans and Non-binary Students of GW
Interfraternity Council
GW Interfaith Council
Panhellenic Association
Black Graduate Student Association
GW Women’s Leadership Network
GW Association of Black Law Alumni
GW Queer and Trans People of Color Association
Take Back the Tap GWU
GW Club Cross Country
Sunrise Movement GW
GW Girls Who Code College Loop
GW Sikh Student Association
GW Indian Students Association
GW Pakistani Students Association
GW Muslim Students’ Association
GWU Arab Student Association
GW Bengali Student Association
Alianza at GW
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Student Association
GW Progressive Student Union
No Lost Generation GW
Balance: The GW Dance Group
GW South Asian Society
GW Naach
GWU Hindu Students Association
GW Bhangra
Asian American Student Association
TEDxFoggy Bottom
Association of Latino Professionals for America
Bipartisan Women’s Supper Club
GW Undergraduate Business Association
GW Equestrian Team
GW Figure Skating Club
GW Club Swimming
GW Colonial Brass
GW-TV
GW Cheer
GW Vets
GW Jazz Orchestra
GW Troubadours
GW UNICEF
The GW Vibes
The GW Sirens
GW Triathlon Team
GlobeMed GWU