UNC SAAC, Cunningham: "Join Us In This Fight"

A statement on behalf of the UNC SAAC Executive Board and Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham:

In light of the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and others, the UNC Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) would like to express its solidarity with the Black community. The UNC student-athlete body is incredibly diverse, and we would be remiss to stay silent during this time.

To all of our Black student-athletes, current and former, we stand with you. We hear you. We feel you. And we love you. Your value extends far beyond your playing field, and you are so much more than a gifted athlete that helps us win championships. Although every SAAC member can't fully…