SfN's statement condemning violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
The recent shootings that left eight people dead in Atlanta – attacks that appeared to target the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community specifically – are appalling. Regardless of the motivation of these crimes, the growing discrimination and recorded hate crimes toward AAPI since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic builds on a disturbing and longstanding history of racism. The Society for Neuroscience condemns violence and xenophobia in all its manifestations.
SfN is a global scientific community and we once again affirm our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity – principles that are reflected throughout SfN’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. Our knowledge base, technologies, innovations, and creativity are built on and enriched by the contributions of researchers from across the world. We depend on and are sustained by the range of voices, ideas, and opinions that make up our diverse community.
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