Until We Unite
Every revolutionary movement I’ve seen was only represented by one single fist. - Dontavius Butler-Jenkins
This revolution requires more than just one race to act. We all must unite!
UNTIL WE UNITE LOGO AND HASHTAG
The raised fist has been a symbol used by the oppressed throughout history as a call to attention to the need for social justice and equality. The three-fists raised together logo represents the need of people of all races and ethnicities to stand together to fight the systematic racism, ethnic stereotyping, and hatred that has divided our country and weakened our stance as world leaders. People are conditioned to remember things in groups of threes and the logo should be etched in peoples’ minds as a symbol of hope and change. The logo also aligns perfectly with the movement and ultimate goal - #UntilWeUnite.
Wholeheartedly, everyone must believe we can all come together for this desperate change we, and the generations to come, deserve. The revolution will peak once we can look ourselves in the mirror with a pure soul.
Panthers have long symbolized strength and power. We are all Panthers and collectively, with the strength, power, and consistency of the people, change is indeed possible.
#UntilWeUnite along with the three-fists raised together logo evolved through the collaborative efforts of Pitt students Jaylyn Aminu (T&F), Adrianna Baker and Dontavius Butler-Jenkins (FB) and the athletic department. Pitt Athletics is in full support of this movement and continues to work with students-athletes, campus groups and the community to build unity and togetherness.
ABOUT PANTHERS UNITED
In 2019, Pitt Athletics created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Following a Student-Athlete Advisory Council Town Hall meeting with Chancellor Gallagher, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner in May of 2020, the committee was rebranded Panthers United and five main goals were established; Support, Education & Training, Communication, Taking Action, and Promotion & Marketing.
The Panthers United committee, a diverse cross section of more than 45 student-athletes, coaches, administrators and campus partners formed to develop action items to foster a culture of inclusion, has led the charge in devising a pathway to change.
KEY INITIATIVES (as of July 2020)
This revolution requires more than just one race to act. We all must unite!
UNTIL WE UNITE LOGO AND HASHTAG
The raised fist has been a symbol used by the oppressed throughout history as a call to attention to the need for social justice and equality. The three-fists raised together logo represents the need of people of all races and ethnicities to stand together to fight the systematic racism, ethnic stereotyping, and hatred that has divided our country and weakened our stance as world leaders. People are conditioned to remember things in groups of threes and the logo should be etched in peoples’ minds as a symbol of hope and change. The logo also aligns perfectly with the movement and ultimate goal - #UntilWeUnite.
Wholeheartedly, everyone must believe we can all come together for this desperate change we, and the generations to come, deserve. The revolution will peak once we can look ourselves in the mirror with a pure soul.
Panthers have long symbolized strength and power. We are all Panthers and collectively, with the strength, power, and consistency of the people, change is indeed possible.
#UntilWeUnite along with the three-fists raised together logo evolved through the collaborative efforts of Pitt students Jaylyn Aminu (T&F), Adrianna Baker and Dontavius Butler-Jenkins (FB) and the athletic department. Pitt Athletics is in full support of this movement and continues to work with students-athletes, campus groups and the community to build unity and togetherness.
ABOUT PANTHERS UNITED
In 2019, Pitt Athletics created a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Following a Student-Athlete Advisory Council Town Hall meeting with Chancellor Gallagher, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner in May of 2020, the committee was rebranded Panthers United and five main goals were established; Support, Education & Training, Communication, Taking Action, and Promotion & Marketing.
The Panthers United committee, a diverse cross section of more than 45 student-athletes, coaches, administrators and campus partners formed to develop action items to foster a culture of inclusion, has led the charge in devising a pathway to change.
KEY INITIATIVES (as of July 2020)
- Launch of the #UntilWeUnite campaign, which highlights the on-going initiatives and efforts to address racism and social injustice
- Education & Training for coaches, staff and student-athletes specific to social justice, race and all areas of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Expansion in support specific for our Black student-athletes and student-athletes of color
- Expand student-athlete community service programming within diverse communities
- Assess our business practices, which include attracting more diverse talent and building partnerships with diverse businesses
- Launch of the Voting Matters Campaign
- Promote and celebrate the history and culture of diverse communities, (Juneteenth Collaboration with the University Partners)
- Speaker series beginning in July of 2020 to discuss social justice and community engagement
- Cameron Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers met with football (July 1) and men’s basketball (upcoming)
- Guest Speaker, Dr. Jeff O’Brien, Vice President of the Institute for Sport and Social Justice (July 14)