As the MLS community continues to express its outrage at the police killing of George Floyd, it’s vital that we center the voices of the Black community, learn about the systemic racism and injustice in the United States and offer our support.
Below are some of the profound words from the league’s Black players who have continued to speak out amid ongoing nationwide protests, as well as educational resources and actionable ways to support ongoing efforts.
Listen
Learn
Includes helpful links from blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
- Anti-Racism for Beginners
- Black Lives Matter Ally Research
- Anti-racism resources
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- PBS News Hour: Roxane Gay, Anna Deavere Smith and Tay Anderson on the protests’ hope and despair
- Black History Month Library
- More education resources
- Jeremy Ebobisse's playlist to learn about the experiences of the Black community and racial injustice
- The New York Times anti-racist reading list
Support
- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
- Minnesota Freedom Fund (In Minnesota)
- Black Visions Collective
- Reclaim the Block (In Minnesota)
- Campaign Zero
- Until Freedom
- George Floyd Memorial Fund
- Minnesota United selling T-Shirt to benefit Midway United Fund
- Equal Justice Initiative
- The Bail Project
- Shop Black-owned bookstores
The MLS community has continued to speak out against racism and social injustice following the murder of George Floyd:
Major League Soccer: June 1, 2020
The entire Major League Soccer family is deeply saddened and horrified by the senseless murder of George Floyd.
We stand united with the black community throughout our country and share in the pain, anger and frustration.
We hear you.
We see you.
We support you.
We are committed to use our voices and the platform of our League, our Clubs and our players to continue to champion equality and social justice.
