In the aftermath of this election, we are faced with a stark reality. For millions of people across the country, the return of Donald Trump to the presidency signals not just a political shift, but a direct threat to their rights, their dignity and their futures.
To our grantees, partners and friends: we are here, and we are in this for the long haul. We see you, we stand with you and we are ready to back you with our actions and resources. We will not abandon our shared vision of a world where justice reigns over hatred, where compassion outshines cruelty and where everyone has the opportunity to build a bright and prosperous future.
We applaud the efforts of our nonprofit partners, so many of whom have worked tirelessly to educate us all on what is at stake in this election and on what is possible when we work together. In the coming days, weeks and months, we will be actively listening for and responding to emerging opportunities to support you.
We recognize that we are entering uncertain times. As we wait for the last votes to be tallied and the results certified, we want to share what Meyer is certain of regardless of any individual election outcome:
- Our shared responsibility to listen, hear and respect one another.
- Our collective ability as a people to improve, innovate, learn and be better.
- Our strength and our resilience as we unite in our efforts for the common good
Let’s remember. Change can be delayed, but it cannot be erased. As John Lewis said, “Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.”
In Solidarity,
— Toya