Rowing Community Creates Resources, Plans Fundraisers to Support Movement

BY LUKE REYNOLDS
VIDEO BY ADAM REIST, PHOTO PROVIDED

Across the rowing community, athletes and organizations are taking steps to support the fight to end systemic racism. 

Row New York and Philadelphia City Rowing have teamed up to list and distribute resources for rowers and clubs alike. 

“We are heartened to see the outpouring of support you’ve [the rowing community] shown for Black communities while expressing an interest in listening and learning,” Philadelphia City Rowing said in a statement.

“We all have a responsibility to stop the systemic oppression and killing of Black people in our country and our communities. At this moment, it is particularly important to support and amplify the individuals and organizations leading this work. We have put together a list of resources that highlights some of these organizations and helps you learn more about actions we can take to change the larger societal injustices that must be addressed before any meaningful change can occur. Our friends at Row New York have also curated a list of mental health resources, educational materials about anti-racism, and ways to take action.”

In addition to Row New York and Philadelphia City Rowing, athletes within the rowing community are rallying their peers to support the same movement.

An Instagram profile with the handle @rowersforblm was created earlier this week by a Central Ohio Rowing coxswain with the hopes of raising funds to support the Black Lives Matter movement by selling buttons with a picture of oars, a Black Power fist, and the hashtag #BLM. 

Two Oakland Strokes junior rowing alumnae have planned an ergathon fundraiser to support Black-led organizations and local bail funds according to the @gostrokes profile. The ergathon will take place June 13 from 12-4p PST. 

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