Winners on the field. Leaders everywhere.

December 14, 2020

illustrated Instagram post of a social justice fist

The summer of 2020 became a forum for racial justice, with protests nationwide over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other African Americans by law enforcement. Among the voices: Black student-athletes at �Ը��, who used their social media platforms to speak up about their own experiences and speak out against systemic racism.

They also launched a new platform — — to educate, empower and enhance the experience of Black student-athletes and staff. Driven by student-athletes and supported by , Dam Change is helping lead the fight against racism and inequality within the athletics community, across OSU and beyond.

Jaydon Grant — Football

It is far past the time to address these issues not only in our country, but in suburban communities like West Linn specifically. It is time for change, and I stand on that! Come support and please share this post‼️✊?
— Jaydon Grant (@JaydonGrant)

Isis Lowery — Women’s Gymnastics

Nya Buckner — Women’s Volleyball

Gianni Hunt — Men’s Basketball

Beaver Athletics

Today, our student-athletes launch , a platform to educate, empower, and enhance the experience of Black student-athletes and staff.

Take two minutes. Hear their experiences. Then help us create .

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— The Beavs (@BeaverAthletics)