ALIA condemns racism and stands in solidarity with our United States counterparts in condemning violence and racism against People of Colour. The Association also acknowledges Australia’s own history of violence against its First Nations people, who have experienced, and continue to experience, systemic discrimination and disadvantage.?The ALIA Board of Directors condemns the social injustices endured by People of Colour in the US and in Australia, and will actively work to eradicate racism by helping to develop library services that are equitable, culturally aware, and inclusive to all who live in Australian society.