An Open Letter to the Students of Bowling Green State University

I am a former BGSU faculty member and a white ally in the fight against racism. I see students' fears and insist on your equitable access to education.

Instructor, School of EDHD, Department of Educational Foundations and Policy Studies

Thankyou for doing this.

Dr Jared Rose, LPCC, NCC; Mental Health & School Counseling Program, School of Intervention Services, College of Education & Human Decelopment

Dr. Luis Moreno, Bowling Green State University, School of Cultural and Critical Studies, Department of Ethnic Studies

Graduate Student Department of Sociology

I pray for all of our students, staff, faculty, and all who work within BGSU in any capacity. Fear is corrosive, lack of trust, confusion, increased sadness, and changing rules and guidelines locally, nationally, and internationally create a climate that is not productive; Our campus climate can only improve when all of us in our diverse roles and lives seek to act with kindness, honesty, and humanity. Regardless of our place of origin, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color of our skin, age, religious beliefs, abilities physically or mentally, we are PEOPLE and deserve respect toward one another.

Students, faculty, and staff, my office and my heart are open to you for safety and a reminder that you are valued, you are protected, and you are loved.

In complete solidarity with my classmates and fellow students

In full solidarity and support.

I am with you even when I fail; I will do better.

In solidarity with my classmates of color.

organized collaborative solidarity is crucial

Powerful and necessary statement.

I sign this to honor my former student Professor Nicole Jackson

BGSU, Department of Ethnic Studies and School of Culture and Critical Studies