We at the International Institute of Akron are outraged by the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker on June 27, 2022.

Time and time again, we see how our Black brothers and sisters are disproportionately targeted by police brutality. Last week, the violence occurred in our own community, and we are devastated.

The International Institute of Akron stands with the Walker Family to uphold Jayland’s life by peacefully demanding justice. There is work to do.

We need real steps to create a community where every life is valued equally.

Sincerely,

Madhu Sharma

IIA Executive Director