Michealle Gady, JD
President, Founder, & CEO
All of us at Atrómitos are against not just individual acts of hate — like the murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others — but the systems of oppression and inequity that allow them to continue.We believe in dignity and equality for all citizens, neighbors, and families who have historically been denied parity of experience, opportunity, and life.
We pledge to continuously challenge ourselves to seek out our own biases as we work with and advise your organizations and to push for inclusion and equity in the workplace and society at large.
We are taking these stands and other active steps to ensure our values infuse everything we do in service of you and our communities.
It is not enough to be opposed to racism. This moment requires all people, especially white people of varying levels of privilege, to be anti-racist. If you are on this same journey, know that there are a number of excellent anti-racist resources available to you. We also recommend reading this article about qualified immunity and this article about white privilege.
And if you are in a position to do so, we also hope that you’ll consider financially supporting groups and organizations whose missions are more important than ever. Here are just a few of those organizations for your consideration:
- The Bail Project, a nonprofit that aims to mitigate incarceration rates through bail reform.
- Black Visions Collective, a black, trans, and queer-led social justice organization and legal fund based in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
- The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which supports racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and education.
- Northstar Health Collective, a St. Paul-based organization that provides health services and support at protests.
From this moment of immense tragedy and unrest, Atrómitos is dedicated to working towards a society that provides equality and justice for all.
Stay safe and be well,
Michealle Gady, JD
President and CEO, Atrómitos