How women’s hockey is responding to anti-racism protests
Players, teams, and leagues react to the Black Lives Matter protests plus resources
Jada Burke, Lindenwood University forward
Saroya Tinker, Yale University and Metropolitan Riveters defender
My thoughts, experience and story on racism in hockey. This is not to offend anyone but instead bring awareness and promote togetherness within the hockey community!🤎🏒✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/GKb0cxBt2k
— Saroya Tinker (@saroyatinker71) May 30, 2020
For those making a conscious effort to educate themselves, here are a few book recommendations that have been given out and suggested for those trying to learn more about anti-racism. pic.twitter.com/K3ynoIselc
— Saroya Tinker (@saroyatinker71) May 30, 2020
Although it is not our job to educate those on the acts & histories of systemic racism, here are a few resources for those looking to do their part in helping to make a change. For more information, links & sources, visit my “Food 4 Thought” IG highlights https://t.co/S9M6Kn5dz5 pic.twitter.com/PAzh4uPSe0
— Saroya Tinker (@saroyatinker71) May 31, 2020
Blake Bolden, PWHPA defender and scout for the LA Kings
Kaliya Johnson, former Boston College defender
I’m hurt. I’m angry. I’m sad. I am so many things I can’t even comprehend how I am feeling.
— Kaliya Johnson (@kleaa42) May 29, 2020
Organizations, leagues, and teams
As an association, we will not avoid talking about racism for fear of getting it wrong.
— PWHPA (@PWHPA) May 30, 2020
We see you. We hear you. And we will use our voices to speak WITH YOU! https://t.co/OlVsgUXqgb
Some worthy organizations to support...
— NWHL (@NWHL) May 31, 2020
Minnesota: https://t.co/cU435CGQ7l
Boston: https://t.co/snw1YLvtd7
Buffalo: https://t.co/PG41RqVLGB
New York: https://t.co/jCtQ5qZQ2N
Connecticut: https://t.co/0iQIn0t3YS
Toronto: https://t.co/BoAe83SeiO #BlackLivesMatter
A statement from Yale Women's Hockey
— Yale Women’s Hockey (@YaleWHockey) June 1, 2020
𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚.#ThisIsYale pic.twitter.com/PI2Tl6hSni
— UConn Women's Hockey (@UConnWHOC) June 1, 2020
A statement from Coach Stone. pic.twitter.com/r34T7I5Aw1
— Harvard W Hockey (@HarvardWHockey) June 1, 2020
Resources
Please click through for the entire thread.
— 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 BLM (@dollastcre) May 31, 2020
Many people in the hockey world have been asking me what they should do to educate themselves and fight racism, so I created a site compiled of educational resources and actionable steps for allies to take #blacklivesmatter https://t.co/nvjXxqsD8J
— Jashvina Shah (@icehockeystick) May 31, 2020
NHL Players
If you know me, THINK you know me, played with me, coached me, LOVE me, HATE me, it doesn’t matter. Just ask yourself this ⬇️ because I see a lot of you still sitting. https://t.co/VEBUI5EiCz
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) May 30, 2020
WE all have a voice, use it. Help create an environment where WE can all be treated equally. No matter what your race, religion or belief you may have, you should not stay silent about social inequality. Please spread the word. #JusticeForAll https://t.co/dxfkUwn7E9
— Anthony Duclair (@aduclair10) May 31, 2020
We’re all hurting, centuries of racism and oppression spilling into the streets. Our voices suppressed far too long, now violence seen as our only ally. The voices of ALL must be heard, this fight belongs to EVERYONE. Stop the hate, stop the MURDERING. History will not forget.
— Akim Aliu (@Dreamer_Aliu78) May 29, 2020
What would you do to prevent your murder? To prevent the murder of your child, brother, sister, friend, community? We tried to peacefully kneel or raise a fist but that made us un-American, a distraction, a son of a bitch. Today I am a thug, but tomorrow will I be a hashtag?
— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) May 29, 2020
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