Re: Request for consensus to add text in the BLM statement

Thank you, Ralph.

Taking my co-chair hat off, +1 to the proposed change.

Coralie

> On 20 Aug 2020, at 19:47 , Ralph Swick <swick@w3.org> wrote:
> […]
> 
> During the W3C Member review of the proposed W3C Statement on Black Lives Matter a formal objection was raised.  I have been delegated to try to find a consensus resolution to this formal objection on behalf
> of the W3C Director.
> 
> I share with you part of the objector's statement and following that a change (addition) to the text of the BLM statement. The objector has confirmed that this would resolve the objection to their satisfaction.
> […]
> 
> The objector states they will withdraw their Formal Objection to the proposed statement if the following sentence is incorporated into paragraph 6:
> 
>  "As an organization, W3C believes that Black Lives Matter.
>  /+We unequivocally stand against racism, injustice, and violence.+/
>  We also stand in support of our Indigenous colleagues, colleagues
>  of color, LGBTQI+ colleagues, and colleagues with disabilities.
> 
> I solicit your view on this change, preferably no later than 27 August.
> 
> Regards,
> Ralph Swick, W3C

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