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Dear Friends,
The Goethe-Institut Washington stands in solidarity with the Black community against acts of violence rooted in hatred and racism. We would like to express our condolences to the loved ones of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other victims of anti-Black violence. We want to express our solidarity with the protesters demanding justice and with our Black colleagues, students, and community members.
As a foreign arts and culture organization, we recognize that our role is to listen, learn, and support. Our efforts at promoting a transatlantic relationship between Germany and the United States would be for naught if we stood by in silence during a time of great unrest and upheaval. We commit to educating ourselves and others, and creating positive change within our organization, community, and society. Our institute is privileged to be located in a neighborhood rich with Black history, culture, and activism, and we stand with our neighbors in this time.
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