Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics unveiled a new campaign aimed at dismantling racism within collegiate athletics.
The campaign, titled "No Locker For Racism", was formulated by Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Courtney Deena with assistance from Hofstra Athletics' Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
"I applaud Coach Deena and our Diversity and Inclusion Committee for their tireless work on our 'No Locker For Racism' initiative," commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics
Rick Cole Jr. "We are thrilled to be a leading voice in removing racism from college athletics and we look forward to this campaign growing through athletic departments across the nation."
In the coming weeks, members of the Hofstra Athletics community will be reaching out to other athletic departments, athletic directors, and student-athletes across the nation to grow the campaign and continue the message that there is NO LOCKER FOR RACISM within college athletics.
