Statement of Solidarity with the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American communities

The Department of Geography stands in solidarity with the Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian American communities. We denounce and condemn the racist violence and discrimination that has been directed to members of these communities. As a department, we reaffirm our commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service that strengthens inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to engage our students in critical dialogues on issues of social justice and diversity because we believe geographers can contribute to shape a better and more humane world.

Additional SDSU resources, including a pledge to create a safer environment for members of the Asian, Pacific Islander and South Asian American communities.

 

Statement of Solidarity with the Black Community

The Department of Geography vehemently denounces the systemic racism and violence that have led to the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others. We call for solidarity with our Black students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and community. We also call for humility, learning, listening, and action.

As a department, we reaffirm our commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service that correct the untruths and break the silence that have contributed to anti-blackness, building on anti-racist work in geography. We pledge to continue to educate ourselves, engage in critical dialogues, and work towards strengthening inclusivity and diversity. We believe that geographers are playing an important role in shaping a better and more humane world. 

Read our full statement.