Bates College

BATES ATHLETES of COLOR COALITION

Founded in 2020, Bates Athletes of Color Coalition (BACC) aims to foster community and connection among student-athletes of color at Bates.

Goals of the Coalition include:

• Connect prospective and first-year students of color with current students of color to assist with their transition to Bates.

• Create engaging connection opportunities to join student-athletes of color from various cultures and personal ideology.

• Coordinate with campus partners to organize events and safe spaces for student-athletes of color to bring their whole selves with no judgment.

• Build community among student-athletes of color through the connecting of teams, collaborating with campus cultural centers, and networking with alumni.

• Find ways to give back to communities of color within Lewiston/Auburn.

• Collaborate with campus partners for programming and workshops to address diversity, inclusion, and equity for student-athletes, coaches, and department staff.

• Create a platform for unbiased discussions.

• Partner with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) to promote events and assist in raising awareness among all student-athletes to address social issues.

• Foster communication between Bates Athletics and our NESCAC peers, as well as encourage dialogue within the greater Bates community.

2024-25 BACC Representatives