Statement from The Tuition Exchange, Inc. Board of Directors
Statement from the The Tuition Exchange, Inc. Board of Directors
The Tuition Exchange, Inc. condemns racism and social injustice in all its forms and is dedicated to advancing efforts to confront historic and systemic injustice in this country. We join all who grieve George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Deah Barakat, Yusor Mohammad, Razam Abu-Salha, Antonio Zambrano-Montes and the countless other Americans whose brutal, senseless deaths are tragic reminders of the long journey we still face toward a fair and equitable society.
Unfortunately, racism and social injustice exist in many of the country’s institutions, including education. The color divide in schools is increasingly prevalent in many cities and towns, reflecting and reinforcing economic and social disparities that disadvantage communities of color. We believe that accessible and affordable education offers a substantive solution to counter racism and social injustice and help communities of color attain the equality they deserve.
We also recognize with dismay the disproportionate impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on communities of color. We recognize that many of our members across the country may be struggling to navigate what seems to be a constant threat to their lives. And we celebrate the courage and commitment of the many peaceful protesters in cities across America who continue to raise their voices against the shameful inequities that have plagued our nation for centuries.
Tuition Exchange and its nearly 700 institution members believe in the transformative power of education and are uniquely positioned to provide support along the path to college that can lead to a better life and a better living for all. We embrace our responsibility to continue to stand up for students throughout our nation who are particularly impacted by the recent, horrific events as well as the legacy of institutional discrimination, prejudice, and exclusion.
“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is in an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob, and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”
- Frederick Douglass from his speech on the twenty-fourth anniversary of emancipation in Washington. D.C.
The Tuition Exchange, Inc. Board of Directors