Dear friend,

It's not news to you that our country is in the midst of a reckoning. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted our economy, changed our society, and laid bare the deep racial injustices that harm communities of color. The racist killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor — whose killers still walk free — and so many others caused an uprising across the United States that is still reverberating in our cities and towns.

Throughout the summer, LCV has declared our support for Black Lives Matter and engaged in meaningful and personal work to make ourselves a more anti-racist organization. But you are our movement, friend, and we know we must do this work alongside you.

In 2016, the League of Conservation Voters began an organizational change process to make sure that our efforts to protect and advocate for the environment are rooted in a deep understanding of racial, economic, and environmental justice. We have not been a fully-fledged ally for racial justice and equity. We have not always spoken up or we have taken too long to do so. We must and will do better.

Today I'm asking for your feedback on this commitment to advancing racial justice and equity. Your voice matters. Take our anonymous survey about LCV's work to advance racial justice and equity and their connection to the environment.

We know we have a lot to learn and a lot to gain from talking to you — our members, activists, and supporters. You are the backbone of everything that we do, and we need to hear from you on the important issues affecting our work. That's why I am asking you to take our anonymous survey about equity and racial justice and their connection to LCV's work and the environmental movement.

Thank you for your input. I look forward to growing together with you.

Sincerely,

Vinnie Wishrad
Senior Vice President, Membership & Online Engagement
League of Conservation Voters