Voices That Matter

The ASBA “Voices That Matter Campaign” was created to honor voices, emotions and experiences on racial injustice in the United States.
ASBA condemns racism and police brutality against black people. Along with our community, we mourn the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the endless list of black lives lost as a direct result of racism, white supremacy, and systemic oppression.
Black, brown and other underrepresented voices in our schools must be amplified. This campaign is one opportunity to do this and help our staff and members express themselves and heal through these difficult times.

Lisa Irish

ASBA AZEdNews Education Reporter

Until I was 30, me and my carry-on luggage were thoroughly searched before each flight. A security officer later said I fit the profile of a drug courier. I still avoid flying. In the 1990s, I carpooled to the Princeton Junction train station outside New York City each day with my neighbor Larry, an older Black man. One night as we drove home, a police officer stopped us and asked if I was all right. When I asked why he pointed to Larry. I was shocked and said we’re friends, that we carpool to the train together regularly – and this is not 1960.