Syracuse, N.Y., ‘Black Athletes Lives Matter!’
Syracuse, N.Y.
Hundreds of Syracuse University students marched through snow during a Black Athletes Lives Matter (BALM) action against police brutality April 21. The march had been planned for months by student-athlete organizations, but coincidentally took place the day after cop Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd.
Syracuse University students march in a Black Athletes Lives Matter action April 21.
The multinational and multigendered crowd of students marched by teams from Skytop South Campus to Coyne Field for a rally. Then each speaker-organizer led conversations with each of the different groups and teams, sharing thoughts and experiences. According to participants, athletes were there representing all the university’s teams. Going by the most recent data from College Factual, SU an NCAA Division 1 school competes in 17 sports. (tinyurl.com/up5zw)