Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is inviting the people of Seattle to sign a condolence book to the people of Charleston in honor of the nine victims killed at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Murray urges Seattle residents to send messages of support to the victims’ families and all of Charleston.
“The people of Seattle feel utter revulsion over this vicious act,” said Murray. “But we cannot dismiss this tragedy as merely the product of racist extremism. We must also acknowledge and address the uncomfortable truth of racism and racial inequity here in Seattle and across the country.”
Through its Race and Social Justice Initiative, the City of Seattle continues a commitment to acknowledge our own history of racial inequity, end institutional racism within City government, and work with the community and with other governments to achieve racial equity.
Beginning at 4 p.m. today through July 10, the condolence book will be available in the lobby of Seattle City Hall. Public are invited to sign between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
