Citation

Ossom-Williamson P, Williams J, Goodman X, Minter CIJ, Logan A. Med. Ref. Serv. Q. 2021; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02763869.2021.1903276

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

When millions saw footage of George Floyd's murder by police during the COVID-19 pandemic where marginalized groups had higher death rates, increased awareness and action arose because Black people are treated differently in the United States. Many libraries subsequently created statements and committees to commit to reduce inequities in libraries; however, Black bodies are still being harmed. Therefore, this editorial details the Start and End with I concept and provides concrete steps for making change. It is time to center the voices that have been dismissed and ignored for too long. Are you willing to do what it takes?

Language: en

Keywords

social justice; African Americans; race; equity; Black Lives Matter; diversity; libraries