Two organizations fighting against inequalities join forces with the Participation Trophy Studio and imagine a collection of special jerseys.
Black Players For Change and the Black Women’s Player Collective have once again partnered with Participation Trophy Studio to create the Black Out II collection. Like last year, this American collaboration brings to life a limited-edition collection of personalized jerseys inspired by the collective and individual experiences of players in 2021.
The collection is a physical representation of combat support for racial struggles. The principle is therefore to blacken the jerseys as a representation of their presence in the North American football league, the MLS. Of course, the jerseys will not be worn during an official match, but they will instead be offered by lottery to the various contributors to the Black Players For Change organization.
What is the purpose of this collaboration?
Like last season, this new initiative is a way to show that black players are present in football leagues in the United States and in North America more generally. This action therefore aims to raise funds to support access to football for people in need and this campaign is set up to celebrate the month of the history of the African diaspora.
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Last year, this same campaign saw the light of day by offering a collection of eight jerseys. Secondly, the Black Women’s Players Collective joined the project to broaden the reach of the campaign. Thanks to the success of the project, 17 jerseys have been designed for the 2022 edition. In total, this year’s project includes 14 MLS players from eight different clubs, namely: Gyasi Zardes, Marlon Hairston, Jalil Anibaba (Columbus Crew), Earl Edwards Jr (New England Revolution), Sean Johnson (NYCFC), Tosaint Ricketts, Daiber Caicedo, Leonard Owusu (Vancoucer Whitecaps FC), Jacori Hayes, Hassani Dodson, Dayne St Claire (Minnesota United), (Drake Callender (Inter Miami CF ), Kellyn Acosta (LAFC) and CJ Sapong (Nashville SC).
Beyond Major League Soccer, there are also Imani Dorsey (Gotham City CF), Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns) and Quincy Amarikwa (Oakland Roots).
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As a reminder, Black Players For Change (BPC) is an independent organization made up of more than 170 black MLS players, coaches and staff working to close the racial equality gap. BPC has different goals such as advancing awareness of human rights inequalities, combating systemic racism.
Meanwhile, the Black Women’s Player Collective is made up of women in football who have come together to transform the view of black women in football. The organization is made up of 50 professional athletes whose goals are to dedicate themselves to advancing the world of football.
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