ALA Chapters Condemn Systemic Racism
In addition to the American Library Association's Executive Board's statement on racism, several ALA chapters have stated their dedication to dismantling systemic racism. View their statements below.
Anti-Racist resources for the library profession, including plan for action and staff development resources, can be found on the ALA Office for Diversity Literacy and Outreach Services #LibrariesRespond - Black Lives Matter webpage.
Contact CRO Program Officer, Mariel Colbert to add a statement to this list.
Alabama Library Association
Alabama Library Association Statement on Racism
Arizona Library Association
AzLA Statement Condemning Systemic Racism
Arkansas Library Association
California Library Association
The California Library Association Anti-Racism Statement
Delaware Library Association
Florida Library Association
Florida Library Association Anti-Racism Statement
Florida Library Association Announces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Value Statements
Georgia Library Association
Georgia Library Association Statement Against Racism
Hawai'i Library Association
Hawai'i Library Association Statement on Racism and Violence
Illinois Library Association
From Statements to Action: ILA Condemns Racism and Violence
Indiana Library Federation
Indiana Library Federation Anti-Racism Statement
Kansas Library Association
Kansas Library Association Statement on Anti-Racism
Kentucky Library Association
Kentucky Library Association Statement Against Racism
Maine Library Association
Stand Against Racism (Includes links and resources to help drive change and promote healing)
Maryland Library Association
Maryland Library Association Statement Against Racism
Massachusetts Library Association
Michigan Library Association
Necessary Conversations on Institutional Racism
Mississippi Library Association
Mississippi Library Association Statement Condemning Racism and Brutality
Missouri Library Association
A Message for Our Membership on Black Lives Matter
Montana Library Association
Montana Library Association Statement Against Racism
Nebraska Library Association
New England Library Association
NELA's Statement on Racism and Xenophobia
New Hampshire Library Association
NHLA Statement Calling for Action to End Racism
New Jersey Library Association
NJLA Executive Board Full Statement - Black Lives Matter
New York Library Association
NYLA and NYBLC State Unequivocally #BlackLivesMatter
North Carolina Library Association
Ohio Library Council
Libraries Stand Against Racism
Oklahoma Library Association
Statement on Racial Inequality
Rhode Island Library Association
South Carolina Library Association
Southeastern Library Association
Statement on Justice and Solidarity
Tennessee Library Association
TLA Statement on Racial Justice
Texas Library Association
TLA Condemns Racism and Violence
Utah Library Association
DSRT and ULA Board Statement on Racism and Violence
Vermont Library Association
VLA Statement Condemning Increased Violence and Racism Towards Black Americans and People of Color
Virginia Library Association
VLA Statement on Racism and Violence
West Virginia Library Association
West Virginia Library Association Anti-Racism Statement
Wisconsin Library Association
WLA Denounces the Systematic Police Violence Against People of Color
