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.

Tracey Benson

ASBA Associate Executive Director

An intense encounter with an individual after a keynote address on racism by Dr. Neal Lester at ASBA’s first Equity Event started a personal and professional growth process for me that led to a deep belief that comfort is the enemy of progress. The killing of George Floyd and the protests that have ensued have been a powerful reminder of that and that “good discomfort” – like the “good trouble” the late Congressman John Lewis advocated – is what we need to make real and lasting change for our students and communities.