Recent events have accentuated deep-rooted issues in our society that demand our attention now. We recognize our call to make lives better and the need to bring about an end to structural and systematic racism. We condemn the brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless other victims of discrimination and injustice. It is not enough to agree there are social inequities. It is time for action. The AHPBA embraces and supports policies to decrease inequities in healthcare, and continues to advocate for and promote diversity and inclusion. Generations are clashing together, and it is our duty as educators to nurture lessons learned and stamp out prejudice wherever we see it. While we recognize we are not an authority on inequalities and racism, as individuals we care deeply about racial justice and human rights. The mission of the AHPBA remains to advance patient care to improve patient lives. As we embrace each other in this time of need, we as leaders in healthcare and the field of HPB surgery, pledge to use our voices to influence and demand actionable change.
