The Center for Leadership Learning stands in solidarity with the Black and African American community and strongly denounces the abuse of power by law enforcement and positional leaders who cultivate and perpetuate systemic oppression and racism. 

Following the death of George Floyd by the hands of Minnesota Police officers, among so many other Black Americans for decades, and the protests we all see, literally around the world, we, as a society, are presented with a choice. 

Do we take action or do we continue down the same path?

At this moment, I feel my own leadership being challenged and called upon and, I am thinking many more people may be experiencing similar feelings.  At the CLL, we stress that leadership is about having purpose and intentionally making a positive difference.  I implore that each of you – especially White Americans – make a commitment to educate, mobilize, and act.  In other words - lead!

START by taking 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the time it took to take George Floyd’s life, to learn how you can take action.  After that, make the COMMITMENT to spend more and more time, EVERY DAY, to work together to create a more inclusive, just, and peaceful world.

In solidarity,

Christie Navarro
Director
Center for Leadership Learning

Undergraduate Education's Statement on the Death of George Floyd

The faculty and staff of the Office of Undergraduate Education reaffirm our commitment to the fundamental human, civil, and education rights of all people of color. 

UC Davis Resources for Racial Trauma

A culmination of many stressors, including ongoing racism leading to the disproportionate loss of lives of people of color across America, has left our community traumatized and seeking answers. At UC Davis, we affirm our support for Black lives, acknowledge racism and connect with a shared commitment to address it. The office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has created this website with resources to support our community as we continue to find ways to build and strengthen our diverse culture at UC Davis.