Across this nation there has been an increase in hate, racism, and xenophobia in the form of threats, harassment, intimidation, assaults, scapegoating, discrimination, injuries, vandalism, violence, and death for members of our Asian, Jewish, Latino, African American, and transgender communities.

We recognize the physical and emotional impact that these acts of hate and injustice may be having on our students, their families, and our colleagues who represent these diverse identities that enrich our American culture. The College of Nursing denounces any and all acts of racism, hate, and oppression perpetuated through a myriad of systemic and structural social injustices that are destructive to good health and well-being.

Together as a College, we will strive to hold our faculty, staff, and students accountable for their attitudes and actions as we uphold the tenets of the colleges Seven Pillars of Diversity and uphold our professional commitment to nursing.

We pledge to work harder to educate and empower our nursing community about social justice and its connection to nursing and health care. Let's work to end hatred in all forms and variations to build mentally and physically safer and healthier inclusive communities where everyone has the capability to feel like they belong and know that their contributions are valued, needed, and appreciated. The University of Iowa College of Nursing is more than a college – we are a community that cares.