Syracuse Athletics Speaking Out, Taking Action Against Racial Injustice
8/27/2020 1:18:00 PM | General
Syracuse University Director of Athletics John Wildhack speaks out again against racial injustice after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
"We are saddened and angered by the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake at the hands of law enforcement. It is another example of systemic racism against Black people. We all must speak up and condemn all forms of racism. We are engaging our student-athletes, Orange athletics alumni, and athletics staff, in an ongoing effort to develop programmatic initiatives to address cultural competence, bias, equity and inclusion through required training and education, outlets for community outreach, and the support and recruitment of a diverse community of coaches, staff members, and interns. At Syracuse, we are building a culture that respects every individual, particularly Black and Brown people who have suffered through racism, oppression and suppression. We are committed to being part of the solution. Black lives matter."
