GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference's Committee for Racial and Social Justice (CORE - Champions of Racial Equity) announced three initiatives in conjunction with its member institutions on Thursday.
• Mandatory diversity and inclusion training for student-athletes, athletic department staff and conference staff
• Creation of ACC Unity Symbol as a visual representation of solidarity among the ACC's 15 institutions
• ACC Unity Statement to be read prior to every league contest
"I applaud the work of ACC CORE and the initiatives collaborated on and adopted by our schools," said ACC Commissioner John Swofford.