MIAD calls for accountability, justice and an end to systematic racism

MIAD condemns the tragic shooting of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this painful and difficult time.

MIAD stands in solidarity with others calling for accountability, justice and an end to systemic racism.

Resources at MIAD and in our community are available to impacted students and employees as follows:

For students:

• Please reach out to Jennifer Crandall, Associate Dean of Students and coordinator of the MIAD Wellness Team. Email: jennifercrandall@miad.edu
• Please reach out to Richard Anderson-Martinez, Director of Equity and Inclusion. Email: randersonmartinez@miad.edu 

For employees:

• Faculty and staff who need support, please reach out to Dusty Hoot, Director of Human Resources. Email: dustinhoot@miad.edu

For non-emergency situations, please consider these community-based alternatives:

• Milwaukee nonemergency numbers
• MKE Community organizations

For community support and activism: 

• Black Visions Collective – an arts collective advocating and organizing for transformative justice and liberation by and for Black Minnesotans (IG)
• BLOC: Black Leaders Organizing for Change – local community organization (IG)