Black Lives Matter

At Neighborhood Villages, we mourn with the nation the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Rayshard Brooks, and so many others murdered because of the color of their skin. Our grief is magnified by the pervasive, systemic racism evident in every aspect of society, including the experience of being a parent.  

Black women are two and a half times more likely to die in childbirth than white women, and there are major racial disparities when it comes to family access to affordable, high-quality child care. The onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has only exacerbated pre-existing barriers to finding and affording child care; COVID-19’s impact on the child care sector will disproportionately affect communities of color, as well as women of color. 

The American Dream is rooted in several fundamental ideas: that we can live the lives we imagine, that parents can provide for their families, that all of our nation’s children will have an equal chance at success and happiness. This dream has been intentionally denied to too many Black Americans and to communities of color. Access to high-quality, affordable child care is a critical step on the path to a more just and equal society. 

Neighborhood Villages stands with Black families and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. We acknowledge and understand that it is our responsibility to ensure that our organization, mission, and programs reflect our commitment to racial equality and justice. We hold ourselves accountable for doing so.