We stand with leaders in the UW School of Public Health in condemning the horrific events of January 6, 2021, and remain firm in our commitment to truth, justice, and democracy. We will continue to work to affirm our values in the comings weeks and months.
“The marked contrast between the law enforcement response in the nation’s Capitol yesterday compared to how law enforcement has recently and historically treated Black, brown and Indigenous communities highlights, yet again, existing racial injustices in our society.”
The UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) is housed in the School of Public Health (SPH). The SPH Dean, as well as chairs from its departments, such as HSPop, have signed a letter of commitment.