The Big East conference announced that their men’s and women’s basketball programs will be wearing “BLM” (Black Lives Matter) patches on their uniform.
“We are proud that all eleven of our schools support the effort to bring attention through BIG EAST basketball to the Black Lives Matter movement and its goal of a more racially just world,” said BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman.
The Conference also announced its support for the efforts of Coaches for Action (CFA). The CFA is made up of 21 minority BIG EAST men’s basketball assistant coaches. The goal is to help raise awareness in the fight against racism and to develop a sustainable action plan to dismantle prejudice, discrimination and oppression in Black, Brown, Indigenous and minoritized communities.
The support falls in line with changes the Big East has endorsed or created, including the creation of Be The Change and a a conference-wide partnership with RISE.
