The National Humanities Center’s Statement Concerning the Killing of George Floyd

The National Humanities Center mourns the wrongful death of George Floyd, the most recent, public example of the injustice, brutality, and systemic racism suffered daily by African Americans across our nation. We join our voice with those who protest the mistreatment of George Floyd and so many others. And we rededicate ourselves to helping enact the change necessary to create a just and equitable society for all Americans.  Read the Statement >

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