The Richmont Graduate University community, with campuses in both Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN, is addressing head-on social injustice following the death of George Floyd and the protests it fueled across the country. Like many across the nation, the Richmont community is shocked, hurt, anxious, and committed to taking healing action. A specialized, faith-based university focused exclusively on Christian counseling and ministry, events of the last week became a call-to-action for our students, faculty, staff, and all people of conscience.
Dear Richmont Community,
We have collectively struggled through the sobering reality of the COVID-19 pandemic. Difficult as this experience has been, recent tragic events in our nation have tested us even further. As followers of Christ, we must acknowledge the truth of these troubling events. More importantly, we must reaffirm our shared quest for a just, compassionate, and equitable society. Our faith makes this pursuit attainable.
Richmont is committed to being a safe and affirming place where every person matters. As a body of believers, when any part of us is hurting, we all feel the pain. To be part of the cure, we must rely on prayer, education, and action. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to better understand the realities of present-day injustice and take positive action, starting with these steps:
1. Continue to Pray. Pray for true healing, reconciliation, and – most of all – true change in our nation.
2. Educate Yourself. Learn about the history of injustice in the United States and around the world. Do your research. Read books, subscribe to podcasts, and listen to those who continue to experience injustice in their lives.
3. Take Action. Talk with others who desire to be similarly committed, and work to find your unique avenue for social advocacy.
Dr. Timothy Quinnan, President
Dr. Sonja Sutherland, Director, Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Dr. Amanda Blackburn, Dean of Students