At Code, we’ve always strived to invest, support, and give back to the local community through our space, actions, and time. Recent events have helped us to realize that we have fallen short and there is an opportunity for us to step forward and do more. We must be better for ourselves, for the future of Colorado, and for the many Black people who have suffered and died as a result of racism - George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. Code, in the future, will be a part of the solution and the fight against the systemically racist structures and policies we have unknowingly been complicit in. We stand firmly in support of the Black community and we condemn racism and discrimination in all forms. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are actively listening, learning, and dedicated to being a part of a better future. For us, that starts with a $5,000 commitment to Black Lives Matter, but it doesn’t end there. In fact, this is just the beginning. This is a small step forward on a path we will walk for the long term. Moving forward we will be intentional in how we support the Black community in our hiring practices, donations, purchases, community meet-ups, client partnerships, and our vendor relationships. We will keep learning, keep listening, and keep seeking steps to be better. Speaking out matters, protests matter, racial equity matters, #BlackLivesMatter.
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