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Reporter D’Arcy Maine put together a summary article on the fallout from complaints by Kytra Hunter and Kennedy Baker.
Jenny Rowland organized a video conference call with the team to discuss the issues.
And the team posted a statement.
One thing I’ve always admired about the Bruins is the racial diversity of their teams.
It’s difficult to get data on racial bias in judging, but it should be easy to compare NCAA teams for diversity.
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Chris Licameli was three years an Assistant Coach at Southeast Missouri.
Recall he was the self-funded coach for Canada at the last FISU Games, a team which included SEMO gymnast Alana Fischer.
In a new, personal blog post, Chris recounts a number of racist incidents he observed with the team and — at times — tried to stop.
“More needs to be addressed by the university & Athletics Department on this current Human Rights Issue of racism in this country, the NCAA, and at this Institution.
I have reached out to the Athletic Director of this institution’s Athletic Department letting them know that there are still public displays of racism on official team social media accounts and the athletic department’s website. …
To all my former black student athletes, black student athletes across the NCAA, and to all persons of color, I stand with you, I am here to listen, advocate, and support, because BLACK LIVES MATTER.”
Read his entire post.
Here’s a statement from the SEMO Athletics Department.
One of the clearest statements, so far.
NFL stars send passionate video message to league about racial inequality
Players insist they ‘will not be silenced’
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For many Americans, football is religion.
This statement from Commissioner Roger Goodell is important.
On the other hand, no apology to Colin Kaepernick.
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Dianne Durham was the first Black American All-Around Women’s Gymnastics Senior National Champion in 1983.
She was one of Mary Lou Retton’s strongest competitors in 1984 but was injured during Olympic trials.
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The President of the United States Gymnastics Federation starting 1983 was Mike Jacki who’s recently made controversial statements online including that there is “no racism in sport“.
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The good news is that Alabama is taking action after former gymnast Tia Kiaku revealed allegations against the program Tuesday.
In a statement Wednesday, Alabama athletics director Greg Byrne confirmed a Title IX investigation was conducted after Kiaku accused assistant coach Bill Lorenz …
No specific apology to Tia, so far, but that might be one eventual result of the investigation.
Here’s Coach Dana Duckworth’s statement.
Tia is no longer on the roster
Read her story on Instagram.
Bill Lorenz is the Vault coach, by the way.
The athletic department did post this general support of the protests against racism.
Today Alexis is a student at the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London.
But in 2017 she began taking a knee during the national anthem prior to competitions as a symbolic protest of police brutality against black and brown bodies.
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Though some athletes and organizations praised her courage, Alexis recalls now the disapproval of coaches and teammates, and harassment from fans. In 2017 she was overall outstanding female athlete of the year in all sports at UC Davis.
The only black athlete on her team.
Listen to her on GymCastic #427:
The Chancellor made a personal support of the protests.
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