McMaster University will review the experiences of Black student athletes following allegations from alumni of racist behaviour inside the school's athletic department. The review, which begins later this month, will look back as far as 2010 and include group interviews with current and former Black student athletes. There are currently about 800 student athletes at McMaster, which means including alumni from the past decade could see thousands of participants. The review has five objectives:To identify and document Black student athletes' experiences within Marauder Athletics, and learn about individual challenges and systemic barriers they may face in school. To assess whether gaps exist in programs, processes, supports and organizational structures which influence the culture and the student experience for Black student athletes.

Source: CBC News July 19, 2020 15:33 UTC