I Pledge...

"I pledge to incorporate EQUITY in ALL my personal and professional activities. I pledge to manage the mission of EQUITY with RESPECT and INTEGRITY with everyone I am engaged. I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year and deepen my understanding of the issues. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I am learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist."

"I pledge to teach my children about critical race theory and culturally relevant education. I will continue to learn about critical race theory myself so I can teach them."

"I pledge to continue to work with FAST to make changes in our society"

"I pledge to educate myself and others, stand up against any and all racism and put my support into action by donating, showing up, and spreading the word."

"I pledge to engage others of my race (African americans) to learn more about the origins and historical accounts of racial inequalities. I pledge to seek love and hope, to share it with all others, regardless of race."

"I am calling for justice and the end to the racial discrimination that infects societies and the systems that govern our lives."

"I'm a senior citizen and I've seen too much suffering in my lifetime. I have told my neighbors about my personal support for Healthy Saint Petersburg. I have posted Black Lives Matter signs in my apartment windows. I participate in neighborhood demonstrations each week in support of BLM. I have asked my national religious organization to support Healthy Saint Petersburg. Thank you for doing what you're doing."

"I am working with the Florida Nurses Association Special Interest Group on Racism in Nursing to develop policies and education programs on racism in health care. On September 25 I had the honor to be part of the plenary session at the Florida Nurse's Association yearly assembly which was a one hour presentation on The intersection of Racism, COVID-19 and allyship. I plan on going to the peaceful demonstration today."

"I want to do everything I can do improve racial inequity in this country. Events over the last year have greatly opened my eyes and I want to find a way to improve the situation."

"I pledge to research and develop an aggressive Antiracism policy for my classroom. It will have three components: 1) holding myself and my students accountable to create an inclusive environment in which all of my students are valued, treated equitably, and have an environment they can feel safe to learn and grow in; 2) cultivating a library of texts, both practical and literary, designed to educate about systemic racism, colonialism, and interpersonal empathy, from which I will develop rigorous lesson plans; 3) working to critique and dismantle “race neutral” language and policies that harm people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and disabled people."

"I pledge to listen more, to continue educating myself in ways I can be proactive for racial equity in every area of my life, and to promote active antiracism."

"I pledge to do better than the day before. I pledge to show up for my community when it comes to injustice, support, etc. I pledge to be an example by my words and actions everyday to my children and community for a better future."

"I pledge to continue my education on race equity. I pledge to continue my education and efforts on this issue."

"I pledge to help others understand racism and continue to challenge and reduce my own unintentional racism."

"I currently belong to an Antiracist Working Group."

"I pledge to support organizations by offering my expertise and experience to their work for Black immigrant populations while being dedicated to bridging gaps between Black American and Black immigrant youth."

"I pledge to continue sparking conversations about the genesis of racism in America. I believe that to fully understand the institution of racism, one must first have a good working knowledge of how the artificial constructs of race and caste have become the formidable, persistent and stubborn foundation for and of White supremacy. All Americans must have a framework of knowledge that spans some 500 years beginning with Christopher Columbus, to legal chattel enslavement, to the Reconstruction Amendments, to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to the unparalleled national multiracial outrage that followed in the wake of the televised real-time public murder of Mr. George Floyd. History without context is history that will be repeated. ~Danny E. White, President|Founder RaceWithoutIsm, Inc"

"I pledge to engage in community-building activities to promote race equity in my local community and across the globe."

"I pledge to continue meeting Black people from Midtown to hear what they need in their neighborhoods, especially in the area of affordable housing."

"I pledge to expand my consciousness to be more aware of and sensitive to use of overt or subtle expressions of racism and racial stereotypes. I will educate myself and others about the roles that POC played and play in the history of the United States, promote the contributions that POC have made to society. I will use inclusive language. I will find/make a list of local businesses owned by people of color, and share it with friends and colleagues. I will be an upstander and encourage others to say and do something when they encounter racial injustice."

"I pledge to both speak up about race equity & out against racism, and actively create programs to provide an equitable future."

"I pledge to help foster equity in any way I can. I pledge to continue to take a deep look into my own life and aspects of it that inherently have been a product of racism. I pledge to challenge and take a stand when I see racism."

"I pledge to speak my truth and allow for discomfort in order to further my understanding of equity issues and issues related to racism. I pledge to recognize my privilege and use this privilege to better the lives of others through collaborative efforts. I will pursue educational opportunities to increase my knowledge and deepen my understanding of the issues while advocating through professional and educational facilities that claim to stand up for marginalized people and address issues of social justice."

"I pledge to listen more and talk less. I pledge to continue to work on antiracism whenever possible."

"I pledge to deepen my relationship with The Foundation for a Healthy St Pete to ensure that I can take appropriate action to eliminate structural and systemic racism. I also pledge to leverage my relationship with my employer to increase wealth for the citizens in the CRA in St Pete."

"I acknowledge that Black, People of Color and Indigenous Communities are the only ones entitled to share their experiences and that racism and discrimination hurts us all of us as a society. We need racial equity now."

"EQUITY is my commitment in All that I do and attempt in Every aspect of My life, in preparation for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to live lives on equal footing with all others."

"I pledge to continue my effort to support as well as encourage race equity emphasis, activities, activism, and action."

"I pledge to make a difference in racial inequality."

"I pledge to combat my own white privilege and speak out against white supremacy."

"I am antiracist."

"I pledge to uphold racial equity and reinforce that Black Lives Matter!"

"I pledge to treat people fairly and respectfully and to be culturally literate and sensitive."

"I will be guided by God to do his work to further justice in this world."

"I pledge to listen more and talk less. I pledge to continue to work on decolonizing my mind whenever possible."

"I pledge to support all people in the community, City, and county in which I live. I pledge to continue to listen and learn about different ethnicities, practices, and beliefs. I pledge to remain attentive to the needs of the homeless and other vulnerable populations of people. I pledge to continue to empower everyone with needed resources, education, and assist in addressing their needs of Health and Wellness. I pledge to provide an individualize holistic view of wellness for each Person I encounter. Ms. Lottie"

"I pledge to continue my strong endeavors for equality as long as I walk this Earth. I am also a Mentor and Volunteer at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church."

"I will continue to take Antiracist action."

"I pledge to stand as an antiracist, to use my voice and votes to end the oppression of racism."

"I pledge personally to have an open mind and heart and learn more about systemic racism in our society and even in the organization I lead. I pledge to do everything I can to ensure ALL 800+ transit employees in Pinellas County feel like they can be heard and I am ready to listen to them. Finally I pledge to enact specific policies to increase diversity and inclusion in our organization, hire more community members of color in all levels of our organization, and ensure we provide equitable, accessible transportation to ALL members of our community."

"I pledge to be a divine rebel in the sacred revolution of co-creating a new earth free of racism, injustices, inequity, otherness, corporate greed, police brutality, and white privilege and power in all of its myriad forms."

"I pledge to broaden my personal understanding and commitment to becoming antiracist, to work for equity and racial justice, and to work within my church and in the broader community to promote multiculturalism and help build the Beloved Community."

"I commit to using my voice and action for meaningful change. In my personal, vocational, and avocational life and endeavors, I will work to dismantle systemic and structural racism and to create opportunities for racial equity."

"At this time, esp now in the time of covid, my pledge is to embrace growing forward in personal and community evolvement to achieve racial equality within the safe health boundaries recommended. I have been using zoom for contacts. Currently, I am a member of the OLLI at Eckerd committee which is reaching out for diversity. Your organization and your seminar program were highly recommended. To facilitate action I urge VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!"

"I do not see color... I see eyes open, heart, and attitude."

"I will learn all I can about racism and share that with others."

"Do whatever I can as a professor and as a community member to help eliminate structural and systemic racism and improve racial justice and health equity."

"I pledge to work to make my life and the lives of those in my circle intentionally more inclusive. I pledge to work to end systemic racism and exclusion in my workplace of today and in the workplaces of my future. I pledge to address and confront comments made by family or friends that demonstrate their attachment to exclusivity and privilege."

"I pledge to take a STAND!"

"I pledge to take anti-racist actions in my spheres of influence, including in professional and personal communities."

"I pledge to be proactive in keeping the lessons we're learning forefronted, in raising my kid, and in making personal and professional decisions. I pledge to actively work toward diversifying my staff and client base, to help create health equity in our community."

"I pledge to honor those whose lives have been impacted--or even lost--as a result of systemic inequity by making our community stronger NOW."

"To pray for and stand up for the elimination of racial inequality ..... both systemic and personal"

"I pledge I will continue fostering diverse connections, having open conversations, and helping educate on our civic responsibilities to advance equity."

"I pledge to live an anti-racist life by the things I say and through my actions; I pledge to advocacy and support for the Black community, taking my cues from them."

"I pledge to attend and learn more about how people from different races WILL come together, AND collaborate to influence government/non-profit leaders to do better job training and create more affordable housing."

"I will speak out against racism any chance I get when speaking with individuals and groups."

"I will let my light shine so that others may see the GOLDEN RULE in me. "Do unto others as you would have them do to You!""

"I pledge to be more aware of systemic and institutional racism and to take action where and when I can. I pledge to continue to educate myself and others that Black lives matter and to take action whenever possible."

"I pledge to preserve our democracy so that every person has a voice. I pledge to overturn Citizens United and return power to the people. I pledge to support HR1, the Equal Rights Amendment, and the National popular vote."

"I pledge to do more to recruit a more racially diverse workforce and to do what is necessary to ensure a racially diverse leadership team."

"I pledge go me more aware of any racial action or behaviors and correct them immediately."

"I pledge to continue to educate myself on becoming actively antiracist and to do whatever I can to eliminate racism at all levels in my community and society."

"I pledge to have open discussions when the opportunity is presented."

"I pledge to help prepare the next generation of Pinellas County's black youth to compete for better paying jobs, challenge commonly held stereotypes, and work with all types of people."

"I pledge to put eradicating racism in a meaningful part of my life."

"I pledge to educate myself and my children to be more informed and advocate for change."

"I pledge to stand in the face of inequity; to be a voice for those whose voices are not being heard."

"I pledge to raise my voice in support of anti-racism, to raise awareness and to educate others about moving toward true racial equity. I pledge to publicly call out individuals and institutions for speech and action that harms PoC. I pledge to vote for policies and candidates that help level the playing field for everyone. I pledge to fight injustice wherever I see it. Most of all, I pledge to treat all people with compassion and empathy and to do everything within my power to help those who need it most."

"I pledge to identify and understand my own racist behaviors, take action to correct those behaviors, and help my friends and colleagues do the same."

"I promise to continue to promote anti racist."

"I pledge to be an anti-racist. Up edge to advocate for the students I teach and to teach peace and equity."

"I pledge to continue my education and journey as an anti racist and equity advocate. I will do all I can to support equity, especially in my career as a youth development specialist. I will continue this journey throughout my life until black liberation is reached!"

"I pledge to stay active in the BLM movement."

"I pledge will commit to racial equity work by joining and supporting local Black, Indigenous, and people of color-led organizers for the goal of fighting systemic racism and its effect on health."

"I pledge to remain open to the conversation on race and inequality and have an open mind"

"I pledge to raise my children better than how I was raised. To speak up when they see injustices."

"I pledge to work to make my life and the lives of those in my circle intentionally more inclusive. I pledge to work to end systemic racism and exclusion in my workplace of today and in the workplaces of my future. I pledge to address and confront comments made by family or friends that demonstrate their attachment to exclusivity and privilege."

"I pledge to continue to learn about racism, to continue to lift up people of color, and to educate my children about racism and how to get rid of it."

"I pledge to continue my journey of better understanding systemic racism and its impact on individuals and communities. I pledge to work with others to make a difference in the organizations within which I work."

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism, systematic racism, and how it affects my community to deepen my understanding to become a better ally in action."

"I pledge to remain public with my views on racial equality. I will no longer submit and silence myself among those who are racist. I will re-evaluate my own views to ensure I am not holding on to subconsciously learned prejudices."

"As a person of color, I pledge to continue to honor us all and educate and inform when needed."

"I refuse to be silent! I pledge to speak up when I hear things that are racist and just wrong! I also pledge to have conversations with family and friends to help keep the conversation going towards equality."

"I pledge to commit to anti-racism as an ongoing, lifelong process of learning, scrutinizing and unpacking my own white privilege, engaging in and advocating for reparations, and having difficult conversations with loved ones and strangers alike when I see racism being enacted. I pledge to listen to the guidance and leadership of people of color, especially Black people and put forth my energy, skills, and resources toward fighting for justice and equity."

"I pledge to stand up against racism and to be a part of the community to reduce the systemic injustice in our county."

"I pledge to move beyond empathy and understanding and embrace action and activism in my equity work, with an emphasis on creating an equitable learning environment in our schools."

"I pledge to stay in the conversation and dialogue so I can see, hear and know another's experience and be able to work together on solutions. I pledge to change the conversation we continue to have and ask the challenging questions of myself and others."

"I pledge to look deeper and hold myself accountable. To continue to learn and grow, and to share knowledge."

"I pledge to use my talent as a vehicle for social change and continue to promote diversity and representation of disenfranchised communities."

"I'll pledge to use my platform for race equity."

"I pledge to use my God gifted skills to bring visual awareness to the systemic racism in society today. To be an advocate for change. To encourage and mentor our children and young to express what they are feeling, tell their stories by way of visual arts."

"I pledge to always put myself in the other persons shoes."

"As a non-Black woman of color, I pledge to use my "palatable" brown voice to challenge racism when I hear and see it, so that other Black folks don't have to. I also pledge to engage in conversations about race and equity with love with my white and racist family and friends, and to not give up on educating and promoting anti-racism even when it feels hard or tiring."

"I pledge to be alert and aware of systemic racism in all the systems I encounter and to actively engage in the work of anti racism"

"I pledge to uphold the same values I hold dear, for others. I believe we are all human beings. If pricked, we all bleed."

"I pledge to provide people of all colors with the same treatment and respect and will attempt to keep any inherent bias I may have, in check. I pledge to listen to a variety of view points to maintain an open mind and an open heart. I pledge to advocate for racial equity."

"I pledge to listen, learn, and most importantly ACT to support the dismantling of systemic racism."

"Daily living according to mankind's only Messiah Jesus the Christ, agape overcomes all."

"I pledge, every day, and in every act, to be sensitive to others, even if their beliefs and experiences are far different than my own."

"I pledge to become more educated on racial inequities and especially how to identify micro-aggression so I can call it out. ‘So you want to talk about race’ is a book I’m reading that cuts to the chase about racial issues and answers questions that white people are sometimes afraid to ask."

"I pledge to continue teaching all of my students how to create an anti-racist school culture by teaching children to embrace their own unique social and cultural identity, to embrace the unique social and cultural identity of others, to recognize unfairness, prejudice and racism and to feel empowered to speak up for themselves and others when they are the victims of prejudice and racism."

"I pledge to call out racism every time I see or hear it! I pledge to provide education and awareness about racism at every opportunity! I pledge to create safe and supported spaces for Black and brown voices to be heard and respected!"

"Become more informed and an advocate for change"

"I pledge to push myself and continue pushing those around me to not just acknowledge and identify racism, systemic injustice, and white privilege, but be actively involved in dismantling these systems and promoting the voices of those who must be lifted up to write our new, more equitable and just future."

"I pledge to acknowledge my own bias and experience and be open to growth through learning."

"I pledge to hold my words and actions to the highest level of accountability when it comes to engaging in the conversation on race and to move towards being an accomplice rather than an ally."

"I pledge to bring about awareness, advocacy, and action by dismantling the value gap!!!!!"

"I will learn. I will talk. I will share. I will stand up. I pledge to do all I can to be sure that all voices are heard and included, and advocate that all policies are viewed through an equity lend."

"I will enter into conversations with an open-mindedness and a commitment to listen carefully so I can learn what I do not know—and I recognize the amount I do not know is extensive. I will read books and news with a new awareness as I continue to grow in understanding."

"I pledge to have continuing conversations about racial equity with skeptics."

"I pledge to make myself aware of implicit bias and the effects it has on social capital and the welfare of everyone, to stand up against racial injustice, to make inclusivity a pillar to live by in my everyday experiences and to embark on a journey of self discovery, raising my consciousness of social and environmental justice."

"I pledge to act and educate during teachable moments instead of standing idly by."

"I pledge to do all I can to be sure that all voices are heard, that all people are regarded as equals."

"As an educator, I pledge to educate myself about my own privilege and act to become more antiracist every day. I pledge to encourage my students to adopt antiractist practices as well."

"I pledge to keep learning and keep educating. Starting small is starting somewhere."

"I pledge to make my place of employment a supportive, inclusive, and equitable place to work."

"I pledge to speak out against hate and continue to have conversations about racism. Deepen my understanding of systemic racism and the atrocities committed to people of color to be a better ally and advocate for change."

"As a Latino male, I pledge to use my own privilege to call out incidents of racism within my own community and other communities and continue the important internal work of anti-racism and dispelling colorism, and indigenous erasure."

"I pledge to provide volunteer pro bono help with legal efforts directed at felon rights restoration and fair housing.I pledge to participate actively in racial equity programs of my church. Finally, I pledge to complete books by Ibram Kendi, Beverly DiAngelo, Richard Wright, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison within the next 6 months."

"I pledge to fight systemic racism, pursue equal justice, ensure access to a fair vote, and to love my neighbor. I will respect the dignity of every human being."

"I will work harder to be inclusive of the needs of black people in my North Pinellas League of Women Voters, which is overwhelmingly white. We need to change that!"

"Since I am 82 yrs. old and live in a community which includes long term care residents, my ability to attend marches and meet with people is limited. However, I can & will continue to stay informed and write letters and articles. Stay strong and keep up the good fight."

"I pledge to be a Race Equity Advocate. I pledge to support a drive for change in my community. I pledge to do all I can to make the world a more just and equitable place for all of my students."

"I will work to learn about the lack of equity in my community and will seek as a church leader to seek equity and lead our congregations to seek justice."

"I pledge to continue my journey down the wonderful "road less traveled" that has enriched my life beyond measure!"

"I pledge to personally reflect on my own perceptions and behaviors especially in professional settings and check my biases."

"Justice for All Mankind! No Justice-No Peace!!"

"As a white ally seeking to support black and brown people, anti-racism is a non-negotiable commitment I have made."

"I pledge to work with community leaders to bring up a collaborative data-sharing platform that uses an Open Organization to further Open Knowledge, Open Data and Open Government. I pledge to bring the system up within a month, providing a common interface to access and triangulate data from many different sources. It will provide community access to data, tables, charts, graphs and other cutting-edge tools to tell stories. The goal is to allow community members a powerful, easy to use, set of tools to highlight inequities that have been documented for years. The platform will also include well-established indicators, used in other communities, seeking input via the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership and the Community Indicators Consortium. Please look out for TAD3.org, a Tool to Accelerate Data-Driven Decisions. #EquityNow #BLM #Open #TalkToAction"

"I pledge to take whatever actions I can to help eliminate race,and other equities wherever I find them."

"I pledge to speak up when I see unfair, racist activities or I hear racist speech. I do not need to tolerate this."

"I pledge to increase the access of voting resources and transportation in order for people of color to vote. It is very important to vote (locally and nationally) because it will help contribute to a more racially equitable society."

"I pledge to do my part to remove racial inequity in our country by speaking up when I see racial injustice and to teach my children to do the same."

"I pledge to learn, advocate, and listen to do my part to end systemic racism in my community!"

"I pledge to work through the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation to deliver of mission of advancing literacy and helping too close the achievement gap for (underperforming, underserved) students in South St. Petersburg. We envision a Pinellas County and a St. Petersburg where ALL students grow up with the tools and skills required to compete for high wage work in a career area that sustains them and improves the economic outlook for themselves, their families and their community."

"I pledge to work harder to actively listen and to advocate for the time and space it takes to collaborate as a city planner for sustainability and resiliency at the neighborhood and global scales."

"I plan to increase my efforts to promote racial inclusiveness and encourage others to take bold steps to say and do what they mean. Especially not waiting for someone else to do what they can do to end racism."

"I pledge to not judge a person based on the color of their skin."

"I pledge to: know every second of every day that this is a human rights issue that I can change I pledge to: listen to the stories of Black people I pledge to: de-center myself and solve issues around my own emotions outside of Black spaces I pledge to : repair harm when I have acted in a racist manner"

"I'll advocate for improved hiring practices in my workplace to improve representation of people of color; I'll continue to contribute to scholarship and legal defense programs that are designed to support people of color."

"I will continue to be a voice of advocacy for race equity for as long as it takes."

"Race equity issues impact families in so many ways, including families with pets. We have an incredible opportunity to address housing restrictions, access to veterinary care and other issues as we explore equity in our community. I pledge to make this a priority in my role as an animal welfare leader."

"I pledge to continue to work toward education equity for Pinellas County students."

"I pledge to continue learning and listening. #BlackLivesMatter"

"I pledge to increase awareness and call attention to racism, racist adjacent and oppressive actions occurring within my environment. I also pledge to hold people accountable in making positive changes."

"I pledge to keep learning and growing to truly understand what race equity means and to implement action steps to expand the intention to my sphere of influence."

"I am committed to helping change in our society. I have always been committed to seeing the other as equal!"

"Every day to try and understand and dismantle the racism that exists explicitly and implicitly in myself, my family and my community."

"I support equity, fairness, and justice for everyone. I stand firm against racism and bias in all its forms. I pray for a better future for America and I am committed to helping the cause. I think about the fact that I’ve committed to a plant-based diet, in large part, for ethical and environmental reasons. And I think, “If I can change my entire diet for the protection of animals, I can certainly take further steps to assist in the cause of progressing human rights.” I’m not sure all the ways that I can help make an impact but I’m open and ready to listen, talk, and work to make this country and our world a better place for everyone."

"I pledge to listen to understand, even when someone's thoughts are different from mine. I will have thoughtful conversations around race and educate myself to be a stronger resource for my community. I will fearlessly advocate for a more equitable world for my son and future generations."

"I pledge to continue educating myself about the sin of racism and how we can work together to bring about the change that is needed."

"I will advocate and sponsor professionals of color in my field of work."

"I will try to do my very best to be aware of inequities in race relations, and to do my part in getting out the message that they should not be tolerated and should be corrected."

"I pledge to do whatever I can in my job and my personal life to support racial equity in the greater St. Petersburg area."

"I pledge to examine my own biases, to listen and learn as much as possible about systemic racism, and to be outspoken in the face of injustice. I pledge to raise my children to be anti-racist."

"I plan to spend a portion of the day reflecting on how I am racist, how this impacts my decisions and how I can change this inherent bias in myself."

"I pledge to treat all fellow humans with compassion, respect, and love. I pledge to speak up when I witness racism, name it, and work with fellow humans to limit racism in my community."

"I pledge to work in solidarity in communities of color for change."

"I pledge to be Antiracist in my thoughts and actions from this day going forward."

"I will continue to foster conversations that give rise to greater awareness of our hidden past and 'fake history'. In this period from July 4 until THANKS Giving, The Connection Partners will highlight educational moments/days/events that cultivate a culture of oneness and growing appreciation of differences. We will listen for openings to offer our gifts to expose our internalized racism and paths to heal historic, systemic traumas."

"I pledge to continue my efforts to be informed about race relations and to try to be more sensitive to what I'm saying and doing and how my behaviors might be impacting others."

"I pledge to ask who's not at the table and who should be, whenever I have the opportunity. My contribution will be to engage the retiree community and their resources to achieve equity and inclusion in the community."

"AT 63 years old, I now see the importance in not only learning about people of color but to teach my grandsons the importance of their place in America's history and success>"

"I will seek information on proposed changes that replace current systems and policies rather simply 'improve' those that are currently in place and support them, selecting at least one to become actively involved in. We need paradigm shifts, not just more palliative actions in order to achieve racial equity."

"I pledge to stand up with my brothers and sisters in the fight for equality so that everyone can have empowerment by breaking the social and racial barriers of Injustices that people of color have to face!"

"I believe that all people should have the opportunity to fulfill their potential. I must not be blind to race but rather share, learn, and celebrate the uniqueness of each person. By including diversity in my approach to decision-making, I will enrich my life and find more effective solutions to the challenges I face."

"I pledge to be a part of the solution by helping to destroy racism in my community - starting with my place of employment."

"I pledge to examine myself, teach my grandchild that she is not better than anyone else, have conversations about difference with family, friends and associates. I will work to establish social/racial alliance groups that will support conversation across differences, aimed at encouraging expanded beliefs, creating safe places to ask questions, be seen, make mistakes and understand the powerful impact of seeing others as individuals instead of groups. These groups will be a means to facilitating others to go out and form additional groups. Amazing things happen when we share our cultural stories, learn new language, understand ourselves and others in a myriad of new ways."

"Pledge to always take action as an Anti-Racist."

"I will be kind to and supportive of all people of all colors and I will see everyone as an individual with their own hopes and dreams and needs."

"I pledge to continue learning how to become an active antiracist."

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism in Pinellas and to speak up against racism the next time I hear something racist being said."

"I pledge to continue to educate myself and to use my voice to advocate for racial justice and equity in our community and our country."

"Many institutions are failing our Black and Brown people. Bipartisan politics is so toxic. Food insecure men, women, children and youth abound. So many people are on the verge or have been evicted. Small businesses are going under. The justice system can not be repaired. Housing is no longer affordable. I pledge to work on electing local officials who truly know how to serve their constituents fairly and justly. I have done the census and will vote by mail. I will work toward having a third party to leverage Black and brown people voices. Critical to both parties being elected, very little gets down between elections, including reparations. I will write emails, call, and letters to extend the moratorium on rent and ask the federal government to protect allot more funds so renters are not homeless on the street. I will support small business, particularly Black owned businesses. As I extend my knowledge of how the entire justice system continues to incarcerate poor people and those who are not guilty of a crime except around paying fines, room and board in our prisons, and being left out of housing, food vouchers, and voting, I will work on helping people regain their voting rights as a citizen."

"I pledge to work for racial justice."

"I pledge to help fight against racial inequality. I will listen more, learn and educate others on the issues of inequality, and do what I can to use my white privilege to be an ally and asset to everyone."

"I pledge that I will assist anyone in need I will listen Be considerate I will embrace anyone and everyone I will be supportive I will be there when needed"

"I pledge to exercise my right to vote and to continue to promote and advocate for race and health equity in our community."

"Be the difference that I wish to see."

"I pledge to continue to spread the word every chance I get."

"Talk with people of color who are people I know in depth about their experiences."

"I pledge to speak up when comments are made in my company that includes generalities about race or racial undertones. Apathy equals inaction equals it's own brand of racism. We have to stand up for each other and that begins with the person in the mirror. Time to show strength and become a "true us.""

"I pledge to actively challenge my own whiteness so that I can be antiracist."

"I pledge first to take a hard look within to address my own racial biases. Then I commit to support efforts to bring about change in the area of race equity related to health, education, safety, financial, and housing."

"I pledge to participate in health equity initiatives in my community."

"I pledge to listen, learn and be a part of the change agent working to advance race equity."

"I pledge to begin by looking inward and doing the work that needs to be done to address race inequity mindsets, fears, views, and behaviors emerging from myself. I will contribute to conversations and situations to promote racial equity. When in the community I will be a champion and supporter of racial equity movements and efforts. I will be a defender of persons who are being attacked or made victims as a result of racism and other forms of unjust hatred."

"I pledge to work towards eradicating racism and injustice through education, of myself, others, and through educational policies."

"I pledge to question every thought I have, every situation I witness, and every system I encounter for its possible racist intent. I then pledge to do everything I can to contribute to the dismantling of racism in our society."

"I pledge to continue educating leaders around the world on building more equitable and inclusive workplace cultures; to consult with them on creating DEI strategic plans, to help them to be more aware of their unconscious biases that minimize and marginalize people of color; and to continue to facilitate listening sessions that allow us to talk more openly about racism in America and to find ways to work together to combat it."

"I pledge to listen more and be part of the solution."

"Doy mi apoyo para la igualidad de todas personas. Todos deben ser tratados como iguales. No importa la diferencia en su color de piel o de donde viene."

"Cada persona es parte de una raza, la raza humana. Defiendo la igualdad. Las vidas negras y marrones importan"

"Me comprometo a educarme y a tener conversaciones con otros acerca de las actitudes negativas que previenen alianzas y colaboraciones con la comunidad afro-americana. I also commit to build capacity for equity and leadership. To develop and support spaces for intergenerational leadership. To promote and co-create opportunities for racial healing and self-care management. Me comprometo a amar sin temor al projimo y contribuir a una comunidad unida. (to love without fear towards the beloved community)."

"I pledge to be an active member of our community furthering education as a means of advocating change and fostering equality."

"I pledge to stand up to racial injustices and to learn more about how I can be part of the change. I pledge to work with my church family to bring about awareness and change."

"I pledge to continue to educate myself on white privilege and racism and will have hard conversations with friends and family about systemic racism in the United States."

"I pledge to do my part in learning, being an ally, and as a person of color of the LatinX community, engage in dialogue across my disaspora."

"I pledge to stand up to racial injustice when I come in contact with it or others come in contact. I want to be a voice in my community to help make a change in the world. I pledge to be Christ's hands and feet to help in any way I can."

"To continue a strategy for the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance to be a social justice hub that fights racism and inequality."

"I pledge to stand up for racial justice in the spaces and community I am in, and will use my privilege to help dismantle white supremacy."

"I pledge to stand up for racial justice in the spaces and community I am in, and will use my privilege to help dismantle white supremacy."

"I pledge to point out any racist remarks that I may hear in an effort to promote equality."

"I pledge to engage my organization in an equity assessment to determine how we can improve our practices with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion and to implement the recommendations offered. I pledge to empower the person-of-color led equity, diversity and inclusion committee in my organization to recommend action and change to promote equity within the organization, including through hiring practices, supplier diversity/equity, EDI training, and with regard to ensuring diverse representation among staff and Board. I also pledge to make resources available on a regular basis to all staff to further their knowledge on equity and anti-racism. On the Boards on which I sit, as well as in rooms to which I am invited, I pledge to advocate for representation, inclusion and equity in policies and practices. I pledge to facilitate conversations about equity, diversity, inclusion and strategies for anti-racist actions in my spheres of influence, including among my peers in leadership groups, in my church, and where I volunteer my time. I pledge to begin educating my child (who is 2) about social justice and equity to ensure he understands his role as an advocate, as well as the implications of his bi-racial identity."

"I pledge to use my platform to stand up to inequities, to work to make changes, and to provide a better world for the children of our future."

"To strive to empower myself and the community we serve to move closer to understanding and unity in our very diverse community."

"I will stop believing the veneer of history and start listening to the depth of HIS STORY- as told by his grieving family I will admit to my own ignorance of the issues and strive to replace it with education and action. I will become a conduit - and not remain a 'don't do it' I will pray daily and beg God to hear me...to hear all of us."

"I pledge to move the needle"

"SPEAK UP WHEN I SEE OR HEAR INJUSTICE"

"I will continue to explore information and learn all I can about the impact of racism on people in our community. I will talk to friends and neighbors about the importance of their support in issues. I will continue to attend educational programs like Sacred Ground at my Church, The Cathedral of St. Peter to learn about the roots of racism in our Country; I will continue my membership in the Pinellas County Community Remembrance Project(EJ/Lynchings), I will continue to donate to FEED St. Pete I will gradually increase my Equity Volunteer activities."

"I pledge to create an environment in which all people are equally heard and understood."

"I pledge to use my nonprofit platform (RaceWithoutIsm, Inc) to continue to educate about the genesis of racism in America and why it still has such a firm and entrenched grip on our society."

"I pledge to do what I can to help in the struggle for Race Equity."

"I plan to do everything I can to educate myself and others around me on the issues that affect all people of color."

"I work in Human Resources and have already begun to promote the ideas of racial equity and have always tried to hire without bias. As a firm we are planning events that will help others recognize implicit bias. I have taken part in one protest march."

"I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to reflect on my own personal and professional behavior through as I continue to work toward actively becoming a anti-racist. I recognize that this is an ongoing process and requires discomfort, critique, and self-reflection in order to create personal growth. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to do everything in my power to promote, support and live anti-racism. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to continually examine my own life, actions, and assumptions in order to recognize my own racism and privilege, however subtle it may be. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to be an ally not just in name, but in action. Equity and justice is the goal. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to continue to identify and detach myself from the frame of white supremacy. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I will work to advance race equity by creating resources, programs and communications to help people on their race equity journey. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I pledge to start an equity committee at my organization to give a voice to our employees of color and to inform agency policies and procedures through a racial justice lens. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. I am goi g to work on Rene Flowers for County Commissioner. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "

"I pledge to attend 3 race equity related seminars or events this year. I pledge to meet with a person of another race each month to learn more about their lived experience. I pledge to learn more about the history of racism and systemic racism in society today. I pledge to have ongoing conversations with a family member, friend, neighbor or colleague about what I’m learning about race. I pledge to speak up the next time I hear something racist. "