Happy Gender Equity Month, BGHC Fam!
After an AMAZING Black History Month, we're back like we never left with a month filled with in-person meetups, online events, and celebrating Black women and girls every month.
Our February Recap
This was our busiest Black History Month yet! Thank you to everyone who joined us whether in person or online. Your presence, advocacy, and support make all of this possible. Let's keep it going in March!
Black Girl Hockey Club Wants You to Get Uncomfortable
One of our early meetups last month was with the New Jersey Devils, who wrote a great feature on our Get Uncomfortable campaign.
Ramadan Mubarak
Wishing all of our BGHC fam who observe Ramadan a month overflowing with peace, community, and reflection. For more information on how to support athletes fasting this month, check out the link below.
March Book Club - They Called Me A Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom
In solidarity with the One Book, Many Communities campaign by Librarians and Archivists with Palestine, we are reading They Called Me A Lioness: A Palestinian Girl's Fight for Freedom by Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri.
For more information on the campaign, including additional book events, toolkits, resource guides, and promotional images, visit the link below and use the hashtag #LAP1BOOK.
Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from Around the World | March 15th
In the spirit of Gender Equity Month, we are amplifying Game Changers: Stories of Hijabi Athletes from Around the World by Charlene Smith.
This lovely book is illustrated by Natalya Tariq with the foreword written by your friend and mine, Shireen Ahmed. You can purchase this book using the link below.
Dedicated to the Craft - Sophie Jaques
Speaking of Sophie, Sonny Sachdeva of Sportsnet wrote a wonderful piece chronicling Sophie's path to hockey excellence, from becoming the first Black woman to win the Patty Kazmaier award at Ohio State and the Walter Cup in Minnesota, to her commitment to BGHC.
Worth a read! Check out Sonny's article on Sophie in full below.
We are showing love across the Diaspora! Shoutout to the Kenya Ice Lions on their historic 1st team win, onward and upward!
(photo credit: Hunter Martin)
"Rising Star" Koelzer excelling as 1st Black woman coach of NCAA team
Our community narratives are strictly for the ladies this month! William Douglas from Color of Hockey wrote an excellent article highlighting Kelsey Koelzer's success as head coach of the Arcadia University women's hockey team. Follow Kelsey's journey and read the article below.
At 15, Chyna Taylor is Already Making History for Team USA
Highlighting our scholarship players is one of our greatest joys at BGHC. Chyna Taylor is the 1st player from Kentucky to represent Team USA on the ice.
USA Hockey shared a great article on Chyna's rise, including what representing Black girls in hockey means to her. Read the article in full below.
Sarah Nurse is Revlon's Newest Canadian Ambassador
Sarah Nurse doing big things as per usual! ELLE Canada interviewed Sarah on how this partnership came to fruition and what makes Sarah feel confident in her skin. Check out Sarah's interview below!
Congratulations to Alix Kennerly and the NOVA Ice Dogs
Shoutout to DC Impact Grant Recipient Alix Kennerly for her amazing play in multiple games!
On February 2nd, Alix was key to her team winning the 14/16U Chesapeake Bay Hockey League championship. She led all players in scoring in the league.
3 weeks later on February 23rd, Alix scored a hat trick, securing the Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey Association championship.
Thank you to Board Advisor Corinne Douglas for always championing Black players in the DMV and to Alix's dad, Iman Kennerly, for coaching his team to victory!
Our amazing Board Member Fatou Bah was a guest on The Hockey Show to share what we're up to and talk all things Capitals. Thanks for always representing BGHC!
History on the Ice - Laila Edwards
Our friends at Togethxr interviewed the MVP herself, Laila Edwards, to discuss her love for the game and her PWHL aspirations. Check out Laila's athlete spotlight in Togethxr below.
Trans Day of Visibility | March 31st
This month will not be complete without affirming International Trans Day of Visibility. Gender equity must include trans communities, period.
We acknowledge the work ahead for trans rights and celebrate the contributions of trans folx around the world.
You always have a safe space with BGHC! For more information, check out the resources listed below 🏳️⚧️
