Mary Korlin-Downs was in college when she looked around and realized the athletic tape used on Minnesota athletes didn’t match everyone’s skin. A few years
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Tag: Black Lives Matter
For Minnesota, Actions Speak Louder than Words When Fighting for Equality
In a year punctuated by all manner of unrest and hardship, the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers in May 2020 was a
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One Year Later, Coaches and Athletes Continue to Strive for Diversity and Inclusion
The editors at College Gym News are dedicated to supporting the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement by using our platform to amplify
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Illinois State Student-Athletes Strike in Response to AD’s “All Lives Matter” Comments
On Sunday, numerous Illinois State University student-athletes announced plans to strike athletic practices in response to recent comments made by Athletic Director Larry Lyons during
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Black Lives Matter: Shining a Light on Racism in NCAA Gymnastics
The editors at College Gym News are dedicated to supporting the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement by using our platform to amplify
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