In March of this yr, we are going to obtain a report primarily composed of suggestions that we are going to work to implement within the coming months.
Changing into anti-racist is a dedication that this group made earlier than I arrived and one which I wholeheartedly help. We dwell and work on land that has been impacted by racism for the reason that mid-1600s. Since its founding, Georgia Organics has labored with farmers whose livelihood has been impacted by racism. We owe it to them – and to ourselves – to do all that we will to interrupt the cycle of white supremacy and racism. This audit is a crucial step in that path.
I’m dedicated to this course of, personally and professionally. I do know that this technique of changing into who we should be is probably not straightforward, however I additionally know that the consequence shall be a stronger Georgia Organics. I promise all of you that this audit won’t simply sit on a shelf however that the options and alternatives it presents shall be taken critically, they are going to be applied, and collectively we are going to discover a strategy to not simply be allies however accomplices within the work of anti-racism.
Pals and supporters, we’re on this collectively.
Sincerely,
Alexis Chase
Government Director
