The Lancer Student-Athlete Committee (LSAC) has launched a month long campaign for Black History Month as part of the #Lancers4AntiRacism initiative.
 
Throughout the month of February, LSAC is inviting athletes, coaches, and community members to take part in a number of events that will give them the opportunity for learning, reflection and personal growth.

The Lancers are also very excited to collaborate with the University of Windsor Student Alliance (UWSA) and Afrofest. Afrofest is a tradition that is extremely important to the Black community and many UWindsor student-athletes. This collaboration allows the Windsor Lancers the opportunity to not only give Black athletes and Black community members a voice and platform behind our shield and on our social platforms, but also the opportunity for all members of the Lancer Family to engage with Black culture.

Beginning February 15th, we have included their events in the calendar and will be encouraging all to participate. Afrofest and UWSA in turn will be sharing and promoting Lancer events as well.

Further details regarding event dates are reflected in the attached calendar, and daily updates will be available through our social media channels at @WindsorLancers.

The LSAC Black History Month initiative is meant to complement the 21-Day Challenge being presented by the Department of Kinesiology with the overall goal of continual self-reflection, on-going learning about Black history and Black culture. 

Please see below for a summary of the highlighted events for the month, as well as a full copy of the monthly schedule.

 
Week 1: "Listen and Learn" 

• Sharing educational resources and sharing videos from our athletes of their Black mentors and what Black History Month means to them.
• Lancer-Rec Connect BHM Podcast release – LISTEN NOW
• IG Live weekly reflection on Friday with Kayah Clarke

Week 2: "Supporting Black-owned Businesses"

• Sharing a list of Black-owned businesses and restaurants in Windsor-Essex
• We have reached out to 5 different businesses who we will highlight/share their story each day that week
• "Takeout Tuesday" promoting ordering takeout at Black-owned restaurants in Windsor
• IG Live weekly reflection on Friday with Kayah Clarke

Week 3: "Watch and Read"

• Share movie and book resources throughout the week
• Afrofest opening ceremonies, mental health panel, cooking show, poetry slam and fashion show
• IG Live weekly reflection on Friday with Kayah Clarke

Week 4: "Reflection Week"

• Behind the Shield BHM Podcast Panel Discussion release 
• Afrofest racism discussion panel, podcast panel and closing ceremonies
• Sharing videos, images and statements about what they have learned/their reflections
• IG Live weekly reflection on Friday with Kayah Clarke