Summary: Allyship is a balance of active support that requires action. It is more than words and implementing policy. We must walk our talk. In this presentation Mick Swagger and Mary Fagdalene will talk about their journey as a couple in navigating this topic. They will give specific examples of racism Mick experienced and how Fags learned to recognize micro aggressions, talk to their teammates and friends and how they confronted these problems head-on; becoming a catalyst for change within the roller derby community. This is Part One of Allyship. We will release Part TWO, where we delve into Policy, Failure of Policy, Systemic racism within organizations and how we as POC can bring along our Allies and also speak to Allies bringing along more Allies. For show notes and related links for this episode click HERE. For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcast visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports Radio is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 20 hosts, 1000+ episodes across 30+ shows and a global audience of 2 million. WiSP Sports Radio is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at info@wispsports.com.
