The recent verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin was an important step toward holding police accountable for their actions. But the outcome doesn’t erase the fact that George Floyd was murdered, and much work remains to be done to create an equitable and just future for ... Read more
On July 17, 2020, we received an open letter from BIPOC hikers addressing our “delayed, anemic, and incorrect responses to racist posts” within the Facebook group. The letter also named “failing to address your organization’s diversity issues in staffing, executive leadership, and board of directors,” which has “contributed to perpetuating ... Read more
While the last year has been difficult for all of us, it has been even more challenging for some. Amidst the grief and isolation of the pandemic, economic upheaval, and massive wildfires, the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others sparked a broad awakening. As ... Read more
June 3, 2020
Like so many, we are heartbroken by recent events that have highlighted the systemic racial injustice that continues to divide our country.
Thank you to those of you who have reached out to us about this issue. Our silence until now in no way reflects a lack ... Read more
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