We are heartbroken, frustrated, and angry at the continued violence and injustice toward people of color in our country. FoCo Roller Derby cares deeply about community and equity for all. We stand in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter who embody and practice justice, liberation, and freedom. We encourage our community and fans to engage in allyship activities and support communities of color in need. Resources and organizations to support are listed below:
Causes to support
- NAACP – The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.
- EJI – EJI works with communities that have been marginalized by poverty and discouraged by unequal treatment. We are committed to changing the narrative about race in America.
Allyship resources
- Anti-racism Resources bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES
- blacklivesmatter.com/resources
