Protest For Global Change: A Message From Dr. Chung
Dear FTA Families, Students, Partners, Teachers, and all Stakeholders,
The recent senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Sean Reed, etc., is a huge revelation and reminder that there is much work to be done in our society. We, (no matter our age, race, ethnicity, profession, socioeconomic status, etc.,) all have a civil duty and a role to participate in resolving these deep-rooted issues for the betterment of our global nation.
I have always loved the quote, “education is key.” It is the key to becoming productive citizens. It is the key in creating, building, establishing, and withholding the fundamental moral and ethical character of a nation. Education is key in sustaining and progressing in generating innovative and effective strategies in building economic, societal, and health safety policies and laws. Education is key in creating a solution that best fortify our society in justice solidarity, our communities, our economies, our government, our policies, our laws, and our quality of life.
FTA remains steadfast in advocating its mission, vision, and philosophy in educating and empowering our future student leaders worldwide. FTA will continue to utilize its platform and instructional modality in providing equal education for all students. It is the hope and goal of all stakeholders at FTA to create an environment where our students experience a path free from discrimination, racism, prejudice, inequality, and health concerns. There is no place in today’s global society for hatred, racism, prolonged pandemic, violence, and senseless murders. Join FTA family and me in creating our new normal by enforcing actionable and measureable advocacy for true change.
With deep despondency of the present, but sustaining hope for true change for the future,
Dr. Gifty Chung
Director, FTA
