At Seattle Neighborhood Group (SNG), we believe that all people have the right to live safely, peacefully and with the fundamental guarantee of equal protection under the law. As a community organization we see first hand how systemic racism affects Black and Brown people every day. We see how this historical trauma has created strained relationships and mistrust of institutions such as police.

 We are outraged by the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many others. SNG condemns racism and police brutality. We believe Black Lives Matter and we stand with our communities who are hurting, angry, and grieving.

As an organization working for community safety, particularly in underserved communities, we start by acknowledging and taking responsibility for any harm we may have caused in the past. Moving forward we commit to confronting systemic racism and helping to dismantle it. We do this by educating, organizing, and collaborating.

Educating:  We educate ourselves and others about the long history of racism and white supremacy in our country and how it has infected every area of our society.

Organizing:  We talk to our communities, we create safe spaces and forums for thoughtful discussion, and we hold our elected officials accountable to create policies that address systemic and institutional racism.

Collaborating:  We help create bridges and links between residents, businesses, government entities and other organizations to create safe communities and neighborhoods.

Please join us in working to dismantle systemic and institutional racism. Stand with us to support our Black and Brown community members and help us heal our hurting city.

-Seattle Neighborhood Group