Help us save Central Michigan Men's Track and Field!
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Big thanks to @DancingDinks for helping us put this video together!
Over the last 12 years, track afforded over 100 opportunities to Black men. Over the next 12 years, golf will realistically provide at most, 3.
.@CMUniversity made an ACTIVE CHOICE to replace track with golf, effectively replacing Black athletes with white ones.
Over the last 12 years, track afforded over 100 opportunities to Black men. Over the next 12 years, golf will realistically provide at most, 3.
BringTrackBack retweeted
Check out what former Deputy AD at EMU, Christian Spears @TheHerdAD, has done at Marshall University - Men's Track and Field is back! Let's get this trend going in the MAC - who's going to be the first? @MACSports
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And there's no reason to stop at the MAC - let's bring back all of those @NCAATrackField Men's Cross Country/Track & Field programs that were dropped!
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Tomorrow, we honor Jeff Drenth on his would be 60th birthday. Jeff was more than an athlete - he was a friend/mentor to many and a fierce advocate for the underdog and hard work. We continue to honor him through not only the race (1/2)
BringTrackBack retweeted
"Where education meets athletics?" This was posted just 4 days ago; CMU cut men's track & field more than 2 years ago!
Tweet is an affirmation of @DancingDinks argument that track & field provides a pathway to an education, and an indictment of CMU's decision.
@ReinstateCMUTF
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BringTrackBack retweeted
As executive director of the Tracksmith Foundation and in his ongoing effort to save college track programs, Russell Dinkins is fighting for racial equity in running. On this #GlobalRunningDay, he shares an update on his efforts to save men’s T&F at CMU and what’s next.
"Garnering support has required intentional conversations to help illustrate why this issue is not merely an example of opportunity hoarding in the abstract, but rather is a direct example of how modern-day inequality operates in our society."
tracksmith.com/journal/artic…
The fight for what's right continues! Thank you @DancingDinks !
@CMLIFE @9and10News @freep @DanMurphyESPN @BGreenReports @MPMorningSun
"Garnering support has required intentional conversations to help illustrate why this issue is not merely an example of opportunity hoarding in the abstract, but rather is a direct example of how modern-day inequality operates in our society."
tracksmith.com/journal/artic…
BringTrackBack retweeted
Another example of MAC schools selling their souls at the crossroads of Greed and Wannabe @ReinstateCMUTF @cmichprez @DancingDinks
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Resharing this.
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.@CMUniversity made an ACTIVE CHOICE to replace track with golf, effectively replacing Black athletes with white ones.
Over the last 12 years, track afforded over 100 opportunities to Black men. Over the next 12 years, golf will realistically provide at most, 3.
BringTrackBack retweeted
"It’s not hard to imagine that many Black students will conclude that a university that so blatantly dismisses the sincere concerns of their community will not provide a welcoming environment, which is inconsistent with the objectives of Title VI.” @ACLUofMichigan
ACLU of MI is spot on with this press release!
aclumich.org/en/press-releas…
@CMLIFE @BGreenReports @wilxTV @CMUAthletics
ACLU of MI is spot on with this press release!
aclumich.org/en/press-releas…
@CMLIFE @BGreenReports @wilxTV @CMUAthletics
BringTrackBack retweeted
I called this Covid as an excuse when it happened. I believe the administration had wanted to replace track with golf and they seized an opportunity.
This, this this! Thank you Allison!
Universities cutting men's #trackandfield teams need to be aware of the harm this inflicts on Black and low-income students, especially when wealthy white students are given educational opportunities in their place. More on this issue @guardian_sport: theguardian.com/sport/2022/m…
We've been talking about this for 2 years, not a peep from CMU on our offer to partner and address.
@cmichprez @DanMurphyESPN @CMLIFE @MPMorningSun
.@CMUniversity is under federal investigation for race discrimination for cutting its track program detroitnews.com/story/news/l… via @detroitnews @kimberkoz
Thanks for sharing @DancingDinks !
Our offer to partner and work together for the betterment of CMU, students and community still stands @cmichprez @rstudley
CC: @DanMurphyESPN @freep @MPMorningSun @CMLIFE @CMLifeSports @CMUtrack
Important words from a @CMUniversity alumnus about the university's refusal to work in good faith and bring their men's track team back. Remember, they got rid of track in order to replace it with golf. @ReinstateCMUTF
cm-life.com/article/2022/04/…
This 100%! cm-life.com/article/2022/04/…
Thanks @CMLIFE
Some schools understand the positive economics and enrollment boosts adding such programs can provide ... seems @cmichprez @rstudley do not! @CMLIFE @CMUtrack
BringTrackBack retweeted
Yikes, not many people agreed with this: "CMU is an inclusive community of scholars and a national leader in higher education inspiring excellence and innovation."
CMU w/ LOTS of room for improvement. How about adding back T&F? Increase enrollment, increase diversity, engage community.
cm-life.com/article/2022/03/…
@CMLIFE @cmichprez
