Toronto FC full-back Justin Morrow has hailed the collective efforts of Black Players for Change, Major League Soccer (MLS) and other sports in pushing for greater representation in the United States. The 33-year-old, who is executive director of Black Players for Change, believes progress has been made to address racial inequality and empower athletes to stand up and lend their support. They have set up a social justice coalition, the NBA has also set up a social justice coalition. "Setting up this committee where it is really our avenue to make change, change rules, change principles so that we can see that change happen in the future. "We'll work behind the scenes to make sure that there is really change happening because symbolism only gets you so far."

Source: Sky sports May 27, 2021 06:00 UTC