Statement from Dental Anthropology Association — Dental Anthropology Association

The officers of the Dental Anthropology Association stand in solidarity with our BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) colleagues, now and always. We also stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, those who are differently abled, and others who may be targeted for their perceived differences. We condemn the recent acts of brutality that have spurred protests worldwide. As anthropologists, educators, and elected officials of the Dental Anthropology Association we are committed to exposing racism and all forms of discrimination in our communities, our discipline, and in this professional organization. We recognize the lack of diversity in our organization's past and seek to actively remedy that exclusivity. We pledge to listen and learn as we grow, and reflect on ourselves as an association. We will seek ways to combat racism and will encourage our membership to do the same.

See the statement from the Dental Anthropology editor and editorial board here.

Below are links to support protesters and other institutions fighting social injustice as well as resources for additional education.

Links:

Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org

Northstar Health Collective: https://www.northstarhealthcollective.org/about-us-1

Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/about

Communities United Against Police Brutality: https://www.cuapb.org/

The Legal Right Center: https://www.legalrightscenter.org/about.html

Reclaim the Block: https://reclaimtheblock.org/home

MN Healing Justice Network/Spiral Collective: https://www.minnesotahealingjusticenetwork.com/

MN Youth Collective: https://www.mnyouthcollective.org/

Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/solutions#solutionsoverview