Simple rules for creating and sustaining an anti-racist sport and exercise organisation

John F. T. Fernandes, Craig Brown, NiCole R. Keith, Paul W. Miller, Shakiba Moghadam, Leisha Strachan, Savannah Sturridge, Peter Olusoga

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Abstract

The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 incited a surge in anti-racism efforts across the world. Many organisations, including those related to sport and exercise, were quick to make their stances on racism clear. In efforts to promote anti-racism, new equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) groups were formed, while many individuals joined protests and took to social media to raise awareness of the racism that Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) continue to face. In the sporting world, a significant burden and labour is placed on athletes of colour to make strides towards anti-racism. However, every individual working with the sport and exercise industry must act to condemn and eradicate racism. Sport and exercise organisations are in an opportune place to contribute to anti-racism efforts because of their wide reach, yet there is a need for clear advice on how to make change. Therefore, we provide commentary on 10 simple ‘rules’ that can support sport and exercise organisations in creating and sustaining an anti-racism.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Sport Policy
Early online date7 Jan 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2025

Keywords

  • Anti-racism
  • BIPOC
  • discrimination
  • microagressions
  • racism

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