The Drake Athletics department announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, the formation of an initiative dedicated to making the Drake athletic community a safe, equitable, just, and welcoming environment for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, differently abled, and all marginalized populations.
A collaborative group of coaches and staff members have met since June to discuss the racial and social injustices that have plagued our society for far too long.
"Through these meetings, it became clear that we need to do more if we want to create an environment within our department where all marginalized communities are included regardless of who they are, where they came from, or the color of their skin," said Brian Hardin in a letter to student-athletes.