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UHLS Statement Condemning Racism
and Pledge to Help Make a Difference
The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) unequivocally denounces racism
and endorses the
statements made by the
New York Library Association (NYLA) and the New York Black Librarians
Caucus (NYBLC),
the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA),
the
American Library Association (ALA), and all other library
allies in their condemnation of violence and racism towards Black
people and all people of color.
Acts of racism, violence, and injustice toward one another, particularly
toward our communities
of color, are a stark reminder that we must all do our personal best
to make our own Upper
Hudson Library System community fair, inclusive, and just. UHLS
fundamental mission is and
has always been to help our member libraries reach their full potential
in providing the most
equitable and positively impactful library service to their communities.
A thriving and equitable
public library community benefits us all. To that end, we pledge our
resources, creativity, and
our sustained effort to help build true racial and social justice
throughout our community.
UHLS Board of Trustees and Executive Director
July 8, 2020
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