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Congrats to Coastal Outreach Soccer Graduates
In close partnership with Shawn Williams and Coastal Outreach Soccer, we are not just making a difference, we're changing lives. It is more than soccer.
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.
BPC to Feature Prominent Panel at 2024 Equity in Sport Leadership Conference
Black Players for Change (BPC) is honored to announce its participation in the prestigious 2024 Equity in Sport Leadership Conference. The conference hosted by UMASS Boston Sport Leadership and Administration program and the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport (I2LS).
Press Roundup: MLS’s New Anti-Discrimination Policy
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.
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.
Black Players for Change's New Brand Identity: Embracing Unity, Inspiring Change
As the organization continues to evolve and expand its impact, we are thrilled to unveil a fresh and dynamic brand identity that encapsulates the essence of BPC's mission and vision.
A Message from Executive Director, Allen Hopkins Jr.
In an era where the pursuit of equality and justice has become an imperative for societal progress, Black Players for Change stands at the forefront as a beacon of empowerment and transformation within the world of soccer.
Empowering the Future: BPC Black Talent Fund
The Black Talent Fund is not just a fund; it’s an embodiment of our commitment to creating a soccer community that reflects the diversity and richness of the world we live in.
Black Players for Change Star in National PSA Addressing Mental Health Crisis
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.