/institute/ en /institute/news/statement-violence-against-asian-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-people We write today in profound sadness to express our support and solidarity with all members of Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander communities, following recent terrible acts of violence against Asian, Black, Indigenous, and all people of color across our nation, including the brutal killings of eight people in Atlanta on March 16. 2021-03-17T17:18:34-0700 Laurie Patton, Jeff Dayton-Johnson, Miguel Fernández 31735 /institute/news/presidents-message-black-history-month February is Black History Month. As events of the past year have demonstrated, it is as crucial as ever that we face up to and address our nation’s racial past. Last winter brought calls for reflection about our history and how we include the stories of enslaved peoples. 2021-02-03T15:49:02-0800 Laurie Patton, Miguel Fernández 31225