BringTrackBack

Help us save Central Michigan Men's Track and Field!

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

Big thanks to @DancingDinks for helping us put this video together!

Over the last 12 years, track afforded over 100 opportunities to Black men. Over the next 12 years, golf will realistically provide at most, 3.

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

.@CMUniversity made an ACTIVE CHOICE to replace track with golf, effectively replacing Black athletes with white ones.

Over the last 12 years, track afforded over 100 opportunities to Black men. Over the next 12 years, golf will realistically provide at most, 3.

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

CMU Track & Field reunion this summer!
https://t.co/LeavY6PDw7

[Sue Parks @SueP329]

Check out what former Deputy AD at EMU, Christian Spears @TheHerdAD, has done at Marshall University - Men's Track and Field is back! Let's get this trend going in the MAC - who's going to be the first? @MACSports

[Sue Parks @SueP329]

And there's no reason to stop at the MAC - let's bring back all of those @NCAATrackField Men's Cross Country/Track & Field programs that were dropped!

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

@LesaPamplin @DancingDinks That behavior is despicable, ugly and unacceptable! We unfortunately still have a long way to go in this country...

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

@RunAdrianMyers @coachwhitman @WCHoregon22 This is even a @CMUtrack alum! Representing on the world stage!

[The Ryan Shay Mile @ShayMile]

Tomorrow, we honor Jeff Drenth on his would be 60th birthday. Jeff was more than an athlete - he was a friend/mentor to many and a fierce advocate for the underdog and hard work. We continue to honor him through not only the race (1/2)

[Rob Utterback 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇩🇰🇨🇦🇳🇴🇫🇮 @robutterback]

"Where education meets athletics?" This was posted just 4 days ago; CMU cut men's track & field more than 2 years ago!
Tweet is an affirmation of @DancingDinks argument that track & field provides a pathway to an education, and an indictment of CMU's decision.
@ReinstateCMUTF

[Tracksmith @tracksmith]

As executive director of the Tracksmith Foundation and in his ongoing effort to save college track programs, Russell Dinkins is fighting for racial equity in running. On this #GlobalRunningDay, he shares an update on his efforts to save men’s T&F at CMU and what’s next.

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

The fight for what's right continues! Thank you @DancingDinks !
@CMLIFE @9and10News @freep @DanMurphyESPN @BGreenReports @MPMorningSun

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

"Garnering support has required intentional conversations to help illustrate why this issue is not merely an example of opportunity hoarding in the abstract, but rather is a direct example of how modern-day inequality operates in our society."

https://t.co/mxw1eOHEmQ

[Andy Shafley @andyshafley]

Another example of MAC schools selling their souls at the crossroads of Greed and Wannabe @ReinstateCMUTF @cmichprez @DancingDinks

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

@MSU_TFXC Congrats Quiara!

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

Resharing this.

https://t.co/LPzXLRXozE

[Allison Torres Burtka @atburtka]

"It’s not hard to imagine that many Black students will conclude that a university that so blatantly dismisses the sincere concerns of their community will not provide a welcoming environment, which is inconsistent with the objectives of Title VI.” @ACLUofMichigan

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

ACLU of MI is spot on with this press release!
https://t.co/phX1QLtaeh
@CMLIFE @BGreenReports @wilxTV @CMUAthletics

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

@wilxTV Solid coverage! Interesting that a large CMU donor bought The Pohlcat golf course. Then CMU replaced T&F w/ golf and then CMU switched their golf venue from MTP CC to the Pohlcat.
@detroitnews @DanMurphyESPN @freepsports @CMLIFE
https://t.co/zXqxjwuw0k

[Andy Shafley @andyshafley]

@DancingDinks @CMUniversity @detroitnews @kimberkoz I called this Covid as an excuse when it happened. I believe the administration had wanted to replace track with golf and they seized an opportunity.

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

This, this this! Thank you Allison!

[Allison Torres Burtka @atburtka]

Universities cutting men's #trackandfield teams need to be aware of the harm this inflicts on Black and low-income students, especially when wealthy white students are given educational opportunities in their place. More on this issue @guardian_sport: https://t.co/sb8MJr7Jcg

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

And more stories being written!

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

More media, more coming...

https://t.co/zDsZeCQ9RR

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

We've been talking about this for 2 years, not a peep from CMU on our offer to partner and address.
@cmichprez @DanMurphyESPN @CMLIFE @MPMorningSun

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

.@CMUniversity is under federal investigation for race discrimination for cutting its track program https://t.co/ezRnVzEyCX via @detroitnews @kimberkoz

[BringTrackBack @ReinstateCMUTF]

Thanks for sharing @DancingDinks !
Our offer to partner and work together for the betterment of CMU, students and community still stands @cmichprez @rstudley
CC: @DanMurphyESPN @freep @MPMorningSun @CMLIFE @CMLifeSports @CMUtrack

[Russell Dinkins @DancingDinks]

Important words from a @CMUniversity alumnus about the university's refusal to work in good faith and bring their men's track team back. Remember, they got rid of track in order to replace it with golf. @ReinstateCMUTF

https://t.co/1fQ0ztvWer