Black Players For Change is honored to be a part of the All American Honorary Committee and be present at the All American: The Power of Sports Exhibit
The National Archives is the official guardian of the nation’s memory. The Archives maintains a vast trove of material – currently numbering 15 billion pages of textual records, billions more electronic records, photographs, films, and other objects. Collectively, these records tell the countless stories of America and its diverse people.
All American: The Power of Sports explores the power of sports to embody our national ideals and the power of athletes to challenge us to live up to them. Through the exhibit, we celebrate the role of sports in creating, spreading, and promoting American identity through a fascinating collection of artifacts, documents, films, and photographs from the holdings of the National Archives.
In partnership with the National Archives Foundation, the
Archives is launching a national sports initiative that will inspire millions about U.S. history through the triumphant and challenging moments of sports. This project will teach students around the country about the teams and individual athletes who have used their fame to achieve social change and advance the American dream. Building on a landmark exhibit at the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., the national outreach effort will highlight historic and modern athletes to illustrate how civic engagement through policy and protest have been integral to shaping American communities. – Nationl Archives Foundation
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Horizon Starwood introduced me to the idea of being a committee board member for the National Archives’ All American: The Power of Sports exhibit. Horizon, a soccer storyteller, is an inspirational mobilizer given her commitment to making sure that all members of the soccer community are seen, heard, and valued.
My personal involvement with the National Archives Foundation stems from being a lover of sports, and an advocate for change both on and off the field. As a devoted advocate, I will continue to help spread the rich history and power behind sports’ ability to bring many groups of people together in the many years to come.
– Ray Gaddis, Black Players For Change Board Member
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It’s Opening Day for our new exhibit!
— US National Archives (@USNatArchives) September 16, 2022
With over 75 artifacts on display,“All American: The Power of Sports” explores the power of sports to embody our national ideals and challenge us to live up to them. https://t.co/7az2I8gLxE#ArchivesAllAmerican #AllAmericanExhibit pic.twitter.com/QVICgwxE0B
“Athletes have used their platforms to drive social change and make their own marks on history. See these key moments first hand at the @USNatArchives #AllAmericanExhibit which is NOW OPEN! pic.twitter.com/yKxUJg7hpT
— Black Women in Sport Foundation (@BWSFoundation) September 19, 2022
Get hyped because the #AllAmericanExhibit is now OPEN!!! Come take a 2 minute tour with us! pic.twitter.com/eTaE8BloFk
— National Archives Foundation (@archivesfdn) September 16, 2022