It’s never okay to make someone feel bad about themselves. Everyone deserves kindness and respect. That’s why we want you to join our efforts to end discrimination in the United States and worldwide. As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is dedicated to making sure everyone feels safe, heard, and welcome.
We are all made equal. Pledge to be an individual that doesn’t discriminate.
Let’s End Discrimination Together
We all view the world through lenses determined by our race, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors that are unique to our human experience. For this reason, we need to remember to exercise compassion and empathy when listening to the stories of others and to trust that other people are the experts of their own experiences.
Not everyone experiences discrimination on a personal level, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. If you’re coming from a place of privilege, the best thing you can do is create a safe space for other people to share their stories on their own terms and ask how you can help. We can only move forward when everyone is welcome and present at the table.
Get the Facts
As a nonprofit organization that focuses on social issues, we know that discrimination is a serious problem in the United States and across the globe. Here’s why we can’t continue to ignore discrimination, according to the (FBI), (SPLC), and (DOJ).
11,634NUMBER OF HATE CRIMES IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2022 (FBI)
7%HOW MUCH HATE CRIMES BASED ON RACE, ETHNICITY, AND ANCESTRY INCREASED BETWEEN 2021 - 2022 (DOJ)
59.1%PERCENTAGE OF HATE CRIMES MOTIVATED BY RACE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN IN 2022 (FBI)
733ACTIVE HATE GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2021 (SPLC)
If you have witnessed or experienced what you believe to be a hate crime, seek help right away. It’s important that you dial 911 in emergency situations and file a report with your local police. The United States Department of Justice also encourages Americans to by submitting tips to the FBI.
Check Out Our Partners, BOAR/SOAR
Text Pledge is honored to partner with (BOAR) and (SOAR). Both organizations support the movement to end discrimination for future generations. BOAR/SOAR helps young people from all backgrounds connect and better understand each other.
Take the Pledge to End Discrimination
Take the pledge to end discrimination and help Text Pledge create a safer and more inclusive world. While you’re here, please review our page on protecting kids with disabilities and head over to pledge 3 to End Acts of Violence With or Without Guns and Weapons.
As a nonprofit in Greater Grand Rapids, MI, Text Pledge is dedicated to helping Americans create a better future for all. If you have any questions, please feel free to fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.
