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Username Post: Ivy MBB & WBB Coaches commit to "Ivy Promise"        (Topic#24472)
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06-27-20 12:20 PM - Post#309665    

https://ivyleague.com/news/2020/6/25/mens-b asketba...

- We have heard our student-athletes’ and communities’ call to action. The anger, disappointment and hurt felt across our country in recent weeks has been eye-opening and inspired important conversations in our communities. This is how we will stand together to proceed forward on the path of making progress for humanity. This is our promise.

The Ivy Promise represents the Ivy League basketball coaches’ commitment to the Black Lives Matter movement. While individually our platforms are influential, combined our platforms can be a catalyst for change. We are committed to achieving reform. We will stand against inequality and discrimination until all people are afforded the same opportunities in wages, healthcare, housing, education, and criminal justice. Together we will stand for justice, educate the people, and support our communities. -

- Our initial action items as a league are as follows:
As the Head Coaches of Ivy League Basketball, we will use our status and privilege to be vocal advocates for equality for all.
When possible, our programs will buy from local black and minority owned businesses to help uplift our communities economically and decrease the wealth gap.
Our coaches and student-athletes will not only participate in All Vote No Play on November 3, but also use our voting power in local and state elections because that is where topics like criminal justice reform begin.
We will use our games on MLK Day and during Black History Month in February to avidly celebrate Black history and Black excellence.
Each Ivy League basketball team will donate to and volunteer with the local organizations that are working to address the specific needs of our community.

This is just the beginning. -

 
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