Board Members
Mark E. Kirstner, Founder Melissa T. Kirstner, Sarah McGuire, (Left) Chantale Wesley-Lamin (right)
Very candidly the challenge that WVAR faces is “How can we truly make an impact on eradicating racism if the mere mention of the need for white voices to champion the effort brings about defensiveness, cowardice and full out denial?” White voices supporting brown voices who live and breathe the struggle everyday does not implicate ALL white people as racists or that they are not part of the solution. In fact it’s just the opposite. WVAR provides a platform for ALL voices to come together and learn together, while acknowledging that white voices are needed to end injustices facing so many.
Welcome
My name is Mark E. Kirstner and I am the Founder of White Voices Against Racism. This is my WHY...I didn’t know it at the time, but my equity journey began in 1973 as I entered the 7th grade. I lived in Charlotte, North Carolina during the period of school desegregation...