THE INCIDENT REPORT: Marquette responds after 2 students used racist language on social media
Marquette University is responding after two students used racist language in a video posted to social media. The university is saying it is behavior that will not be tolerated. The video in question shows two Marquette students repeatedly using racial slurs. It was posted to social media and spread quickly around campus.
Nation United Foundation Launches “The Incident Report” to Help Increase Awareness and Address Acts of Hatred, Racism & Discrimination in Lacrosse
(Charlotte, North Carolina) November 12, 2020 – Nation United Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of Nation United Lacrosse, launches “The Incident Report” for the purpose of increasing awareness and addressing acts of racism in lacrosse. The organization began beta testing the portal on August 3, 2020.
The Incident Report is a virtual portal designed to help gather, catalog and coordinate resolutions for events of hatred, racism and discrimination at all levels of competition in the sport of lacrosse. The purpose is to create greater awareness about the need for leaders in the lacrosse community to be more proactive in introducing policies and procedures which preserve the identity and spirit of all its members as the sport becomes more diverse.
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Nation United Women’s Enter Exclusive Partnership with Nike, Releases 2020-21 Roster
Baltimore, MD (August 15, 2020) Nation United Girls Lacrosse Program announced today an exciting new partnership with Nike Lacrosse, the #1 global sporting goods brand. The two organizations will be entering into a 3-year partnership, with Nike as the exclusive Uniform, Apparel, Footwear and Equipment sponsor for the program. This partnership marks an exciting alignment with two organizations aimed at innovating and moving sport forward towards a more diverse and equal playing field.
The Nation United Girl’s Program was started in 2018 and is lead by Director, Artie West (Towson ’08) and Coach, Jenny Collins Vela (Maryland ’10)…
Just the Facts with Pro Lacrosse Player Pat Young
EMPOWERING DISCUSSIONS TRANSFORMING FACTS TO ACTION We all have a role to play in inspiring and promoting a more diverse lacrosse community. Join pro lacrosse player Pat Young and guests on the first and third Sunday of each month as they dive into the experiences of minorities rarely discussed in the sport. It is imperative, […]
THE INCIDENT REPORT: Sweetlax FL Dissociates with Space Coast Stingrays Due to Racist Misconduct
At the Orlando Face-Off Tournament in Kissimmee, FL on July 26, 2020, members of the Sweetlax FL affiliate team the Space Coast Stingrays engaged in an altercation with three African-American players from the True Florida team. During and after the game, one or more players from the Stingrays repeatedly used racist language directed towards the black players, including “Go back to Africa” and “go back to Wakanda”, as well as the term “n–r”. This language was in addition to other acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.
NUF Featured in US Lacrosse Diversity & Inclusion “How To” Webinar Series
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” – MLK———We are excited to participate in the US Lacrosse Diversity & Inclusion “How To” Webinar Series. Join me on Tuesday, July 14 at 4:00 PM EDT as we dive into how to advocate for inclusion as part of your child’s […]
THE INCIDENT REPORT: Mynk Richardson Kneels at North Central College
REPUBLISHED FROM USLACROSSE.COM | MATT HAMILTON | COLLEGE Two years ago as a sophomore in college, Mynk Richardson-Clerk placed herself in the middle of a national debate when she knelt during the national anthem prior to a lacrosse game for her North Central College (Ill.) team.
THE INCIDENT REPORT: Amherst Lacrosse Update – Head Coach Dismissed, Banned from 2021 Post-season (MA)
REPRINTED FROM INSIDE LACROSSE – March 20, 2020 – Amherst Parts Ways With Jon Thompson, Team Will Not Play in 2021 Postseason. Amherst College has taken significant disciplinary action with the men’s lacrosse team, including parting ways with longtime head coach Jon Thompson and banning the team from postseason play in 2021, according to a letter from the administration sent to alumni and from multiple sources to Inside Lacrosse on Friday.
THE INCIDENT REPORT: Amherst Lacrosse (MA)
Nation United Foundation aims to eradicate harmful acts of racism and discrimination in sports through collaboration and creating awareness. The Foundation is in contact with its network and those involved in the case of racist bullying on the Amherst lacrosse team. The Foundation is actively offering support and facilitating information to the media to drive awareness.
Read articles published by BET.com, “Outrage After Amherst Lacrosse Players Chant N-Word Outside Of Black Player’s Suite” and Inside Lacrosse…
