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Absolutely the right and fair call. Some may not realise the very real cash flow impact of a public holiday called at short notice. Small to medium size businesses forecast, well in advance, for known public holiday’s and adjust accordingly to cover the cost. Furthermore, imagine a small manufacturer with late delivery penalties on a contract losing a full days production. We all support the Matildas but we can be 100% supportive and keep the local economy moving at the same time.

We're often asked what racial justice in sports means. To answer, we want to amplify two examples of #racism in sports that have surfaced this week: 1. Soccer star Vinícius breaks down while talking about racism, says he's losing desire to play because of insults https://lnkd.in/gbx2U4FC 2. Utah women were targeted by ‘racial hate crimes’ during NCAA tournament https://lnkd.in/g_xyVVdu Both stories are glaring examples of how racism impacts the #mentalhealth and safety of Black athletes every day. An example of #racialjustice in sports would be implementing and enforcing a fan code of conduct that bans racist harassment in stadiums. Another would be the creation of travel policies to ensure that teams on the road are lodged in easily accessible hotels in designated safe areas. Racial justice in sports includes taking action to prevent racist incidents from occurring. Too often, institutions take action after harm is already caused.

As the 2024 Legislative Session begins, it’s also time to begin thinking about the third annual Iowa Legislative Slow-Pitch Softball Game scheduled for Sunday, June 9. Learn more about the value of this event and the importance of bipartisanship below. #DSMUSA

A very good initiative.

So many amazing athletes with such a huge potential to push the boundaries of sport and performance have found their futures completely killed because of prejudice and discrimination. We often talk about resilience, stamina, and strength to deal with the pressures and challenges it takes to compete on high level, professional, and elite level sport. What we fail to talk about is the resilience it takes for athletes like Vinícius to deal with the barrage of prejudicial hatred they constantly face just so they can play. Pure intrinsic motivation for sport is a truly rare thing for athletes to have, which is why only a small few have what it takes to get to the top. So it’s disheartening to see an athlete’s intrinsic motivation being stripped away because of something as stupid as racism. It goes to show that we all must expect better, do better, and be better. Especially in our work so that we don’t lose skilled and hardwork athletes over stupid things such as discrimination and prejudice.

In today's short video, Trailblazer panellist Leon Owusu tells us why he decided to be a Trailblazer judge Trailblazers requires independent judging panellists. Can you help? The objective of this panel is based on their experience and expertise to acknowledge which organisations are making genuine and impactful inroads into tackling race inequality. Apply to become a panellist using the link below: https://lnkd.in/dThEtUQd #Trailblazer #RaceEqualityMatters #ActiondrivesChange

Some facts to ponder in regards to transgenders playing women sports.

👉Did you know that fundraising for the Special Olympics is a major cause across police squads everywhere? It's true. Law enforcement backed this enormous event for years...and now, residents can help them, too. The Polar Bear Plunge will have all of its proceeds go to support over 13,000 incredible athletes who want to compete in the Special Olympics. Chief of Police Raymond Garivey Jr. of Jamaica Beach needs your help.💪 So far, he's happy to announce that Jamaica Beach will be hosting the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge in January. Are you willing to jump into freezing water for a cause? If so, you might want to reach out to him. We are absolutely amazed at the dedication that Chief Garivey has to such a great cause. The Special Olympics is a source of inspiration for us and symbolizes the true spirit of American athleticism. 🙌 This is an event that is bound to give people great memories---either through fundraising or their direct participation. We at Guardian Alliance love to see a dedication to the greater good of communities on both a state and national level. Our goal as an organization is to help more police departments find community-oriented police officers like Chief Garivey. He's the type of top talent that Guardian Alliance approves of. Let's take it to our team. Have you ever done a polar bear plunge? Tell us your experience in the comments below. What does your community do to foster interest in law enforcement? MD Posey Christopher M. Kindred Brian Parsons Michael Bergen Rex Evans John Curley #guardianalliance #localgovernment #leadership