Equal justice before the law is not a political issue. It is a constitutional right–one that lawyers pledge to protect when admitted to the bar.

Today, NAPABA is asking you to take another pledge. We ask you to pledge, as a lawyer, that you will challenge the racial discrimination that exists within our justice system.

As Asian Americans, we must stand in solidarity with the Black community. Collectively, we are a powerful force and we must demand change and address deeply rooted racism in our society. We must work to create trust and fairness in our legal system by addressing systemic bias in the law to safeguard civil rights, civil liberties, and justice for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious background, or immigration status.

Join us in our pledge to address the inequities in our communities. Seal your decision by donating to the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit committed to protecting human rights. Learn more about the legacy of racial injustice and resolve to become part of the solution.

*Submissions will be updated on NAPABA.org/eji on a weekly basis