MLS and Black Players for Change (BPC) announced a groundbreaking anti-discrimination policy last week, a move that generated a much-needed spotlight from the national media on the initiative.

BPC and Intentionalist are joining forces to collaborate beyond the soccer field. They aim to leverage BPC's influence within select markets to actively support Black-owned small businesses.

New policy, jointly agreed upon by MLS and its players, to put restorative practices at the heart of efforts to eradicate racial and discriminatory incidents from the game – a first in sports.

The national “Love, Your Mind” campaign is a new public service advertisement encouraging individuals, particularly men of color, to make their mental health a priority.