NICC Library: Racism: Statements Condemning Racism

Professional Associations Respond

We share the following statements recognizing and condemning racism and violence against people of color endorsed by professional library associations and institutions.

ALA statement condemning police violence against BIPOC, protesters and journalists
The American Library Association addresses violence against black people, indigenous people, and people of color. (6/11/2020)
Statement Condemning Increased Violence and Racism Towards Black Americans and People of Color
The Black Caucus of The American Library Association speaks out against police violence and in response to the shooting of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police. (5/28/2020)
ILA Statement on Racism and Social Justice (6/10/2020)
Statement by Iowa Library Association condemning racial injustice, and in support of Black Lives Matter protests.

Change in communities must begin within ourselves (6/21/2020)
Article by NICC President Dr. Liang Chee Wee in Dubuque Telegraph Herald addressing racism, social justice, and Black Lives Matters protests.