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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black Players for Change Announces Launch of Hometown Heroes 2024
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.
New Partnership with Intentionalist Empowers Local Small Businesses
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.
MLS and MLSPA Commit To Creating Real Change
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.