The USC Women’s Rowing team is set to do their part to help end systemic racism and help spurn change in the country. The Trojans are set to take part in a Row-A-Thon with all proceeds from the event going to benefit Black Women for Wellness.
Black Women for Wellness is a 22-year-old organization based in California. The goals of the organization are stated on their website as such:
- Increase accessible, appropriate and affordable health services that positively impact the health outcomes for Black women and girls
- Build the personal, communal and political power of Black women and girls within California by influencing public policy, organizing and outreah
- Expand capacity of our leadership to direct resources and validate Black women’s and girls’ experience
- Strengthen and build BWW’s internal infrastructure to optimally support its mission
The USC women’s rowing team will take part in their Row-A-Thon on July 1st and each of the participants will row 20 km to help fundraise the cause.