This is an extraordinary moment in our history. In the midst of grappling with a public health crisis, we have the tragic killing of George Floyd to remind us of other senseless and unacceptable social injustices that challenge us to act and think differently. While we know that racism has no place in our society, we also know that systemic racism still exists.

At Bibliotheca, we draw strength from diversity and strive to build an inclusive culture. Still, we must do more. True inclusion requires not just accepting, but actively seeking out people with different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds and then listening to them, connecting with them, and inviting them into our lives. It means treating everyone with equivalent consideration – the same consideration that we all want for ourselves.