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.

Terry Rowles

ASBA Assistant Director Policy Services

When I was a kid and not in school, I helped my dad, Wil, at his various jobs, one of which was cleaning a large, local credit union. One evening when we were there, one of the employees was looking for my dad, but I was the only one around. “Say have you seen that guy that cleans here. The little Mexican guy, Wil?” That experience was pivotal in the way I think about and treat people.