As human beings, our hearts break as we mourn the loss and senseless murders of Mr. George Floyd, Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, Ms. Breonna Taylor, and countless others who have lost their lives to acts of racism and hate. Our hearts break for members of the African-American community and any other community who have had to endure social injustice, racism, discrimination, and systemic oppression. Many of our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and families have been and are affected everyday by different atrocities, and unfortunately live in the undercurrent of fear and trepidation every single day. 

This must change.

As leaders in college athletics, higher education, the state of Texas, and the United States, we must be part of the solution and chart a new course for what lies ahead.  Now, more than ever, we must come together as human beings, and all of us in the Texas A&M Athletics family are committed to live this out. 

By signing below, you commit to:

1. Educate yourself on the history of our country, injustices and current events.
2. Engage in healthy dialogue in your community to learn about and empathize with others.
3. Help Aggie Athletics provide opportunities of growth and learning for our student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Our vision is that these three simple actions will begin to help bridge the racial and equality gap that has existed in our country for far too long, while reinforcing that each and every one of us has been created equal and should be treated with honor, dignity, and respect.

Sports have always been a platform to bring people and communities together, and the leadership position of Texas A&M Athletics can accelerate this unification. We will love others, foster a positive culture and rely on our core values to be better human beings and educators of young people.

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