In May of 2020, a cell phone video caught the final moments of George Floyd's life after he was pulled over and murdered by police officers. His death sparked outrage and protests across the nation, initiating a call to action and changes throughout the country.
In the world of collegiate athletics, student-athletes responded by finding ways to make their voices heard by those in power. Schools across the country began forming the Black Student-Athlete Association (BSAA) as a way to provide a safe space for Black student-athletes and other student-athletes of color to come together to speak on their experiences, educate others on social justice issues, the Black student-athlete experience, and Black history.