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Zero MLS On-Field Racial and Discriminatory Incidents
Through the 2024 season, there were ZERO on-field player-on-player discriminatory incidents at the MLS first-team level.
Human Rights Day: Water Equity and Affordability Campaign
In support of Human Rights Day, Black Players for Change member Miles Robinson and Executive Director Emeritus Justin Morrow teamed up with Sport for Impact and The Water Hub to shed light on the important message about water equity and affordability.
Goals with Reach 2024
We’re thrilled to launch our Goals with Reach Campaign! Black Players for Change (BPC) is aiming to raise $25,000 to expand programs that champion equity, representation, and opportunity in soccer.
Black Players for Change Host First “Empowerment Series” Event in NYC
Black Players for Change hosted an inspiring evening of community, conversation, and change-making on Tuesday, Oct. 8 with “Empowerment of the East River” in New York City. The event kicked off the first engagement of the BPC Empowerment Series.
Black Players for Change: A Bipartisan Bridge to Equality and Transformation
Black Players for Change (BPC) made strides in advocacy during their Washington D.C. visit on September 26-27. Executive Director Allen Hopkins Jr. and Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP led meetings with key congressional staff from both parties in the House and Senate.
Black Players for Change’s Allen Hopkins Jr. Appointed to Brentford FC's EDI Advisory Board
Black Players for Change (BPC) is proud to announce that Executive Director Allen Hopkins Jr., has been appointed to Brentford FC's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Board.
Soccer Leagues Team Up with Michelle Obama’s ‘When We All Vote’
U.S. Soccer, NWSL, NWSLPA, USL, USLPA, Black Players for Change, Black Women's Player Collective and United Black Players of USL launch the When We All Vote Soccer Collective with video messages for voters.
Hometown Heroes Shine Bright at 2024 MLS All-Star Game
The Hometown Heroes Showcase honored 5 organizations and individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to service and leadership in their respective fields.
Join Us For the 2024 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes Showcase
Major League Soccer and Black Players for Change invite you to join us for the 2024 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes Showcase presented by RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change. This is a celebration of innovative non-profit organizations and leaders committed to serving the Columbus community.
ANNOUNCING THE 2024 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes
Black Players for Change is thrilled to announce the launch of Hometown Heroes 2024, an annual event celebrating local community leaders, activists, and changemakers. This year coincides with the 2024 MLS All-Star game, on July 23, 2024.