[Alert_collaboration] [EXTERNAL] Re: G.Foyd killing

[Nelson, Timothy Knight]

Dear Marco,

While I certainly do not wish to exclude anyone from this meeting, it is intended as a forum to discuss the kinds of policies HPS should have and actions we can undertake in our work as a collaboration to promote equity for and the inclusion of under-represented groups.  Certainly these ideas have broad applicability across other scientific organizations, but the discussion will be centered on HPS policies and activities.  Also, I do not want to give the impression that we have a strong program for this event only to disappoint potential attendees. We do have some members with significant experience in this area, but it is not yet clear whether this will be more than a moderated discussion among a small group to create a list of action items to be followed up, given the very short notice to prepare.

Best,
Tim

> On Jun 7, 2020, at 12:06 PM, Marco Battaglieri <battagli at jlab.org> wrote:
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> Dear Raphael,
> on June 10 the HPS collaboration and the CLAS12 collaboration will attend to the virtual manifestation https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shutdownstem.com_&d=DwIGaQ&c=CJqEzB1piLOyyvZjb8YUQw&r=xvIrZb1p8HoRayKD1Sz8zPzqi4-qHfiBCWqgj3oMbOQ&m=n4Fk4qaftRcXo4XfUuD22aqBSbcCpMUL005wMVK31y8&s=uUSKxEBxGesieytRoKXbdHiIgyLP8ObOhe5BmW5ebak&e=  promoted for the killing of George Floyd by stopping any research activity and attending the HPS meeting for a general discussion  (see HPS message below).
> As Hall-B we are going to discuss it tomorrow at the Hall-B meeting but considering the message sent around by Sturat last week, I'm pretty sure that there will be a shared feeling to attend.
> This is going to clash with ALERT meeting: this message is to ask you for a rescheduling in a way that you and the rest of the ALERT group will be able to join the discussion on Wednesday.
> I know that this can be complicated but I guess we all should express our solidarity in such  a dark time.
> Cheers
> Marco
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> Dear HPS Colleagues and Friends,
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> Wherever you are in the world, I am sure you are aware of the death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement officers in Minneapolis, only the most recent example of a repeating horror visited upon our communities of color but affecting us all as a defining element of our social fabric. Many have chosen this moment to take a stand and demand change. In recognition of this, a number academic groups are planning to #Strike4BlackLives next Wednesday to show solidarity with this movement, including #ShutDownAcademia, #ShutDownSTEM, and a call from members of the particle physics community, Particles for Justice:
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> HPS will not be holding our scheduled meetings on Wednesday to allow members who are planning to participate to focus their attention and efforts on that day to affecting meaningful change.  While there are many levels on which to participate in such action, both personally and professionally, some of us would like to include a discussion of actions related to our work as academics and scientists that are relevant to our operation as a scientific collaboration.  Towards this end, I am proposing that those who are interested meet at our regular meeting time on Wednesday for an open discussion of these issues and what we, as a collaboration and as members of our own institutions, can do to address inequities that are part of the same underlying injustices that have brought us to this moment.
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> I am happy to moderate and/or take notes during this meeting, but if others would like to volunteer to take on those roles, I would encourage you to please step forward.
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> Best,
> Tim
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> MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
> June 3, 2020
> SUBJECT: A Message of Unity
> Dear Colleagues,
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> We hear you and we stand united.
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> By now we all know of the horrific death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and have watched the subsequent protests and demonstrations. We acknowledge that there is a problem, and we know a lot of people are hurt, angry and scared, especially our African American colleagues and friends.
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> I, and many of us, will never know what it’s like to be pulled over because of the color of our skin. Some of us may not feel the anguish as personally and viscerally from the horrific events in Minneapolis. Others feel this anguish and outrage very personally as these recent events are yet another reminder of how much work remains to be done to reach the goals of equality that our nation strives toward. But we can stand together as one Jefferson Lab community with those who do and have experienced these inequities personally and frequently.
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> 	• Third, we will deepen engagement. I realize that many in our community are feeling deep sadness and strong feelings. I want you to know that we are here to listen to you. I want to encourage any who are struggling to reach out; reach out to your colleagues and friends, and make use of our Employee Assistance Program resources.
> No doubt you have read about Steven Uwajeh joining Jefferson Lab as our Diversity & Inclusion Program Lead. Jefferson Lab’s leadership, D&I Council and staff will be working closely with Steven to drive these important goals. 
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