We acknowledge that Promise Keepers is working to cooperate with and include men of color in an effort to eliminate racism and discourage discrimination in our society. We respect and value the positive effects that this has on our society. We acknowledge that fact and will work to create communities in which all families are respected. We acknowledge the worth and dignity of all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, economic status, disabilities, marital status, and ethnic background. Violence driven by hatred or prejudice toward any person is unacceptable.
Hateful speech is a form of violence.
We oppose discrimination and we believe that people should honor basic human rights for all people regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, economic status, disabilities, marital status, and ethnic background, in accordance with federal and state law and the human rightscodes of Eugene and other communities in Oregon and the Northwest. It is our hope that this statement will be read with the attitude of cooperation and commitment to building bridges of respect and understanding in which it was written. They called the time they spent together A New Community Meeting. A six page Statement of Agreements, a November 1994 newspaper commentary, and current work being done by the original Participants are results of the project. Participants and Eugene Human Rights Commission staff have reported significantly increased understanding, civility and cooperation among members of the public as well as participating leaders and their substantial peer and constituent groups.