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Simple rules for creating and sustaining an anti-racist sport and exercise organisation

Fernandes, John F. T., Brown, Craig, Keith, NiCole R., Miller, Paul W., Moghadam, Shakiba, Strachan, Leisha, Sturridge, Savannah, Olusoga, Peter (2025) Simple rules for creating and sustaining an anti-racist sport and exercise organisation. International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics, . pp. 1-11. ISSN 1940-6959. (doi:10.1080/19406940.2024.2446300) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:108437)

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Abstract

The murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020 incited a surge in anti-racism efforts across the world. Many organisations, including those related to sport and exercise, were quick to make their stances on racism clear. In efforts to promote anti-racism, new equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) groups were formed, while many individuals joined protests and took to social media to raise awareness of the racism that Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) continue to face. In the sporting world, a significant burden and labour is placed on athletes of colour to make strides towards anti-racism. However, every individual working with the sport and exercise industry must act to condemn and eradicate racism. Sport and exercise organisations are in an opportune place to contribute to anti-racism efforts because of their wide reach, yet there is a need for clear advice on how to make change. Therefore, we provide commentary on 10 simple ‘rules’ that can support sport and exercise organisations in creating and sustaining an anti-racism.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/19406940.2024.2446300
Uncontrolled keywords: Anti-racism; racism; discrimination; microagressions; BIPOC
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > Sports sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Sport and Exercise Sciences
Funders: University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56)
SWORD Depositor: JISC Publications Router
Depositing User: JISC Publications Router
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2025 11:58 UTC
Last Modified: 07 Mar 2025 15:42 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/108437 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Sturridge, Savannah.

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