To those facing prejudice, discrimination, and other injustices as a result of systemic racism:

We see you. We hear you. We stand with you.

Recent tragedies have put a spotlight on the systemic injustices which have been ever-present in our society but consistently ignored. We cannot, and will not, tolerate these injustices any longer. We in the Vega Thurber Lab recognize that our diverse backgrounds not only improve our science but also help us grow as individuals, and we work to acknowledge, celebrate, and respect these differences every day.