June 2, 2020<\/p>\n
Green Dot family,<\/p>\n
Green Dot Public Schools California stands in solidarity with our community and nation today. We collectively share feelings of anger, frustration, and sadness. In the midst of the pandemic, several incidents have reminded us all that violence and racism continue to plague our country and undoubtedly weigh heavy on the hearts and minds of our Black scholars and families, as well as our Black colleagues. George Floyd was killed by a police officer who used a knee restraint on his neck for nearly eight minutes. Mr. Floyd\u2019s words \u2013 \u201cI can\u2019t breathe\u201d \u2013 take on profound meaning as we consider the smothering weight of injustice faced on a daily basis by our African American brothers and sisters. Ahmaud Arbery was chased and shot while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood. Breanna Taylor was an EMT providing health care who was killed during a police raid of her home in Kentucky. Christian Cooper was bird watching in Central Park when a woman used his race to make false claims in a 911 call. And just last week, Tony McDade, an African American transgender man was killed by Florida police.<\/p>\n
On behalf of the 11,000+ scholars and families we serve, our organization recommits to meaningful reflection and action as we work to continue our mission of preparing students for college, leadership, and life. I have hope that our scholars will have a better future; that is why all educators show up to do what we do every day. But, as the quote from Augustine of Hippo reminds us, hope by itself is not enough. \u201cHope has two beautiful daughters; their names are anger and courage. Anger at the way things are, and courage to see that they do not remain as they are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our organization commits to doing better and doing more together to fight for justice for those who have been historically silenced. We will continue to use our anger and courage to create a better tomorrow for those whom we have the privilege of serving and serving alongside.<\/p>\n
As your students process the pain, outrage and calls for justice we have witnessed throughout the course of the last week, the Green Dot community will be there for them. We have prepared lessons and opportunities this week for our scholars to discuss their thoughts and feelings. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your school\u2019s main phoneline or to the Green Dot main line at 323-565-1600 should you have questions, concerns or suggestions.<\/p>\n
Thank you for your continued partnership. Stay safe and well and know that we are here for your family and your student.<\/p>\n
With gratitude,<\/p>\n
Dr. Cristina de Jesus<\/p>\nPresident and CEO
\nGreen Dot Public Schools California\n
2 de junio de 2020<\/p>\n
Estimadas familias de Green Dot:<\/p>\n
Green Dot Public Schools California se une en este d\u00eda en solidaridad con nuestra comunidad y naci\u00f3n. Nosotros, colectivamente, nos incluimos en el sentir de ira, frustraci\u00f3n y tristeza. En medio de la pandemia varios incidentes han servido de recordatorio para todos nosotros que la violencia y racismo siguen siendo una plaga en nuestro pa\u00eds y, sin duda, son un enorme peso en los corazones y pensamientos de los becarios y familias negras, al igual que en los de nuestros colegas negros. George Floyd muri\u00f3 a manos de un agente de polic\u00eda qui\u00e9n puso la rodilla en su cuello para someterlo por casi ocho minutos. Las palabras enunciadas por el Sr. Floyd, \u2018No puedo respirar\u2019, acogen un significado profundo en lo que consideramos el peso asfixiante de las injusticias que enfrentan diariamente nuestras hermanas y hermanos afroamericanos. A Ahmaud Arbery le persiguieron y dispararon mientras practicaba el jogging en un vecindario de Georgia. Breanna Taylor fue una T.E.M. qui\u00e9n muri\u00f3 a manos de la polic\u00eda durante un cateo de su domicilio en Kentucky. Christian Cooper practicaba la observaci\u00f3n de aves en el Parque Central cuando una mujer us\u00f3 la raza a la que pertenec\u00eda \u00e9l para dar falsas declaraciones en una llamada al 911. Y la semana pasada, un hombre afroamericano transg\u00e9nero muri\u00f3 a manos de la polic\u00eda en Florida.<\/p>\n
En nombre de los m\u00e1s de 11,000 becarios y familias a quienes rendimos servicios, nuestra organizaci\u00f3n afirma su devoci\u00f3n a la reflexi\u00f3n y acci\u00f3n efectiva mientras nos esforzamos por seguir con nuestra misi\u00f3n de preparaci\u00f3n estudiantil para la universidad, el liderazgo y la vida. Existe en mi la esperanza de que nuestros becarios gozar\u00e1n de un mejor futuro; es por ello que los profesores nos prestamos a nuestra labor todos los d\u00edas. Pero con el recordatorio en la cita de Agust\u00edn de Hipona, la esperanza por si sola no es suficiente. \u201cLa esperanza tiene dos hijas: la ira y el valor. La ira para indignarse de la realidad y el valor para enfrentar esa realidad e intentar cambiarla\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nuestra organizaci\u00f3n se compromete a colaborar para ser mejor y hacer m\u00e1s por la justicia para quienes han sido sometidos al silencio. Nosotros seguiremos recurriendo a la ira y valor para crear un ma\u00f1ana mejor para qui\u00e9nes hemos tenido el privilegio de rendir servicios y colaborar en dicha labor.<\/p>\n
En lo que sus estudiantes asimilan el dolor, indignaci\u00f3n y llamado de justicia que hemos vivido en el transcurso de la semana, la comunidad Green Dot est\u00e1 para ayudarlos. Hemos preparado lecciones y espacios para que en esta semana los becarios puedan expresar sus pensamientos y sentimientos. Por favor, no duden en comunicarse al n\u00famero de tel\u00e9fono de asistencia general de su escuela o a la de Green Dot al 323-565-1600 si surgen preguntas, dudas o sugerencias.<\/p>\n
Se les agradece su continua colaboraci\u00f3n. Que sigan bien y a salvo y sepan que estamos a disposici\u00f3n de sus familias y estudiantes.<\/p>\n
Con gratitud,<\/p>\n
Dra. Cristina de Jes\u00fas<\/p>\nPresidenta y CEO (Directora Ejecutiva)
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