NACHW Statement of Solidarity
Our nation is grieving. Our hearts are broken. Our communities are devastated. Our anger is profound. Mothers and fathers fear for their children’s safety. Elders are retraumatized as they relive past violence and dehumanization. Children are afraid that the world will not love and protect their lives and future.
On behalf of community health workers, promotores(as) del salud and community health representatives across the country, the National Association of Community Health Workers offers our grieving hearts and solidarity to George Floyd’s family and community.
Community health workers provide compassionate care and live in deep solidarity with communities who experience vulnerabilities. We respond to health disparities and inequities resulting from historic racism by centering the dignity of all human beings. Systems that perpetuate racial bias, prejudice and unequal treatment will never achieve health, equity and social justice for all.
Communities of color and white allies who believe in the dignity and humanity of all people must respond to this killing, and the killing of so many other Black and Brown people with peaceful protest and an authentic commitment to eradicate racism, hate crimes and police violence and the policies that support them. NACHW will continue to amplify community voices and stand in unity with efforts that ensure all people are treated with respect and dignity.
Sincerely,
Denise Octavia Smith, MBA, CHW
Executive Director
National Association of Community Health Workers
Thank you for this letter to all of us who truly stand for making a differnce in the lives of our Black and Brown brothers and sisters. Can you share any information or sites that can help our program to begin to have conversations with our staff and our volunteers who work for our program. We want to make a differnce and have the right knowledge while doing so to truly begin to take action and stand in Solidarity with this country.
Rainelle White
CHW
Assistant Director
Hello, We will be sharing some resources in the coming weeks on our Facebook so keep an eye out for that. In the meantime, the Obama Foundation is hosting a town hall on mental health and wellness from the perspective of black men today at 4pm. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dXv1CKc0TDywGAwNo6LjzA?utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=060420_MBKA_Town_Hall2