Yesterday, 19 children and two adults were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas — what should have been a safe, welcoming place for students to learn.
It’s an unfathomable tragedy, but not an isolated one. Less than two weeks ago, 10 people were killed in a Buffalo supermarket by a white supremacist. I’m heartbroken for the families enduring this painful, unjust loss.
The American culture of violence has deep and tangled roots in racism, hatred, inequity and fear. My thoughts are with the teachers and parents in the Roosevelt community. No one should be afraid to go to work or send their children to school.
After mass shootings, we often urge our lawmakers to act, but there are also many social justice organizations working to reduce gun violence nationwide. I hope we will all find ways to support each other and get involved.
For support:
Students can schedule a TimelyCare counseling appointment at timely.md/schools/index.php?school=roosevelt&opt=
Faculty and staff can take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program at cignabehavioral.com/cgi.