Solidarity Statement

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee endorses the following statement by the American Philosophical Association condemning racist violence and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement:

“The American Philosophical Association unequivocally condemns all forms of racist violence and white supremacy. We are pained and outraged at the countless incidents of police brutality and injustice toward Black people both recently and throughout the history of the United States, and we stand against the structural and institutional racism that enables these actions. The APA board of officers reaffirms our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our discipline. As philosophers, scholars, teachers, and learners, we have a responsibility to work toward a better, more just society.

The APA supports the Black Lives Matter movement in its demand for an immediate end to police brutality and the murder of Black people. The APA is committed to addressing the problem of anti-Blackness in the profession.”

Original APA statement: https://www.apaonline.org/general/custom.asp?page=racist-violence-police-brutality