On June 4, 2020, more than 800 members of the Stanford Medicine community gathered for “The Rally for Racial Justice” on campus to add their voices to a nationwide outcry against racism and violence against African Americans. The Rally for Racial Justice was organized by Stanford Medicine’s Pediatrics Advocacy Council, with support from the Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity Program.

Their joint statement said:

“The goal of our protest is to stand in solidarity with our colleagues, fellow staff members, and patients in the black community. We want to acknowledge the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Ahmaud Arbery and numerous black people who have died at the hands of police violence and brutality. We decry all forms of racism, racial injustice and social inequalities that disproportionately harm communities of color. We hope that this protest will bring awareness to systemic changes we must make to our Stanford medicine community as we work towards racial justice and radical inclusion. We recognize and exercise our privilege as healthcare providers to support black lives and elevate black voices. In demonstration, please bring signs and wear scrubs, white coats, stethoscopes to represent the respect, equality and humanity that all black people deserve in this country.”