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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.
Zero MLS On-Field Racial and Discriminatory Incidents
As of July 1, there have been ZERO on-field player-on-player discriminatory incidents at the MLS first-team level.
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.
Black Players for Change: Leading with Influence and Inspiration
Black Players for Change (BPC) continues to demonstrate its profound influence and leadership within the soccer community.
Black Players for Change, MLS and adidas Unite to Celebrate Juneteenth with Special Edition Pre-Match Shirt and "Generations" Campaign
Black Players for Change (BPC), Major League Soccer (MLS), and adidas have teamed up to commemorate Juneteenth with a powerful collaboration that honors the holiday's significance, celebrates players as agents of change, and unites the soccer community around the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Juneteenth and Soccer: A History of the Present
There’s an unmistakable relationship between Juneteenth and soccer. Following the announcement of General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas in 1865, African Americans found themselves in an impossible situation. To echo the words of Saidiya Hartman, they were free from slavery, but free of resources.
MLS, Black Players for Change, and adidas unveil special initiatives to commemorate Juneteenth
MLS, Black Players for Change, and adidas unveil special initiatives to commemorate Juneteenth. New pre-match ‘I AM #19’ shirt & campaign honors and celebrates Juneteenth and invites all to participate regardless of race, background or ethnicity.