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. New pre-match ‘I AM #19’ shirt & campaign honors and celebrates Juneteenth and invites all to participate regardless of race, background or ethnicity.

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 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 (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).

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.

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.

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.