“All Redbird Lives Matter”

Redbird Athletes hold march in support of Black Lives Matter

NORMAL Ill.- Illinois State University student-athletes held a march across campus in response to the comments made by Athletic Director Larry Lyons and the athlete’s list of demands that followed. The march began with a crowd of supporters meeting at Redbird Arena where track & field athletes Luke Nelson, Taylor Weaver, and Kimathi Johnson gave speeches. The crowd then marched across campus and gathered in front of Hovey Hall where […]

September 5, 2020

ISU News

ISU Student-Athletes ready to hold administration accountable

Photo Courtesy ISU Redbird Twitter NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State University student-athletes are looking for accountability from the administration over recent actions by the Athletic Director. Recently ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons was quoted saying "All Redbird Lives Matter." Immediately after, students and coaches spoke out against the statement on social media. Some athletes said they were immediately angered and in disbelief of the statement. Track and Field athlete Jordan […]

September 2, 2020

College Sports

Undermining a Movement and Exploiting Athleticism

Photo courtesy to ISU NORMAL, Ill.- Local BLM leader and Public Relations Officer for the Democratic Socialists of America share how community leaders, like Illinois State's Athletic Director, influence the BLM movement and how exploitation should not be at the focus of Black Redbirds, but rather honoring black experiences. Athletic Director Larry Lyons is quoted saying, “All Redbird Lives Matter.” "It's something that we also see in the community sometimes," […]

September 2, 2020

Illinois State Redbirds

Athletes and Coaches React to AD’s “All Redbird Lives Matter” Comment

Photo courtesy Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - Redbird athletes and coaches took to social media to express their frustrations over a statement made by ISU Athletic Director Larry Lyons. Lyons is quoted saying, "All Redbird Lives Matter." The statement was taken as a play on words from the Black Lives Matter Movement's opposition "All Lives Matter" by several athletes and coaches. Mary Wood, Track & Field Associate Head Coach, spoke out […]

August 27, 2020

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