We in the Department of Neuroscience are horrified and deeply saddened by recent events that highlight the longstanding racism entrenched in our society. Shocking episodes of racial violence across the nation have galvanized efforts to root out the systemic biases that enable these atrocities to recur. We strongly support these goals.  There is no excuse for indifference or complacency in the face of the injustices that threaten the safety of Black members of our community and persistently...