A Message from Agnes

A COMMUNITY IS A SOCIAL UNIT OF PEOPLE WITH SHARED NORMS & BELIEFS

In strong communities, people feel accepted and validated. The power of communities is invaluable in life, collective wisdom, working together towards the same goals, support, and belief in each other are just a few things to mention.

YOU are the community at CHALKBOX and yesterday once again got together for the Because We Can Challenge. More than 50 members participated from all backgrounds, abilities, age, etc. The team and I are very proud of that.

Like many of you, I am very shocked about what’s happening in the world at the moment. To me, it’s clear that the actions taken by the police officers in the US were not an isolated incident. It is not the sole responsibility of our black community to address this imbalance, nor to educate us on the inequities that racism creates.

While the brutality has brought widespread shock, the direct effect of this injustice and violence on people of color cannot be underestimated.

CHALKBOX is a community of people where we do not tolerate any discrimination, whether that’s in respect to people’s background, skin color, shape, age, gender, or sexual orientation. We are proud to see our community work together every day, supporting each other, and encouraging each other.

As a positive way to channel emotions many of us might be feeling as we witness the continued injustice many of us still face today, we dedicate a workout to George Floyd and his family on Wednesday.

This is a tribute to George Floyd. It is a timed workout, push yourself. It’s designed to challenge your mind, body, and heart.

Together we can create a better world.

Kind Regards

Agnes