In-House Comp to Support Communities of Color
In the past few weeks, the Black Lives Matter protests have urged us to think more deeply about how communities and people of color can thrive in the US. It has become a strong call to action for us all, and it’s been amazing to see all that has been accomplished in such a short time. We want to harness the incredible energy we have seen in our gym and do something within our wheelhouse that will support the efforts of those on the front lines: the organizations that push back against systemic racism and advocate for change.
This coming Saturday, we will host an in-house competition that will raise funds for orgs working hard to correct the inequities POC face every day. We hope you’ll join us in supporting BIPOC in our community and beyond!
Competition Details
Options for Everyone with workouts in the gym, outside, or on Zoom
Date: Saturday, June 20th
Heat Times: The comp will run like regular classes, with a warm-up and cool-down included, and 15min between classes.
In-Gym Workout: from 7:30a until 12:30p
26 Deadlifts (135/95 lb)
26 Hang Power Cleans (135/95 lb)
26 Front Squats (135/95 lb)
26 Shoulder -to-Overheads (135/95 lb)
Every Minute on the Minutes perform 6 burpees
15 minute time cap
Outdoor Track Workout: 7:30a at Nevin Platt Middle School
Zoom Workout: 8:45a hosted by Dwight from in the gym
How to Sign Up
Donate a minimum of $25 to one of our vetted orgs or one of your choice (see info on charities at the bottom):
Must be a nonprofit that supports BIPOC. We have pre-vetted 3 orgs, but you can to donate to others as long as they support communities/people of color.
Donations must be submitted between Sat, 6/13 and Fri, 6/19 to qualify.
Email us the receipt (with name of org + amount donated)
Sign up for your class time in Wodify (app or online) as you would for class, under “In-House Comp,” “Zoom WOD” or “Outdoor WOD”
If you are not a member, sign our waiver ahead of time and email Claire to get signed into a class.
- Rules to Participate -
Follow the same rules as in class, for COVID precautions:
Come 15min max before heat starts, and stay max 15min after you're finished.
Wear masks upon entering and as you move about gym. Encouraged, but not required when in your taped-off station.
Wash hands upon entering and leaving the gym.
Clean equipment with disinfectant when you're done.
Members and non-members are free to participate. We encourage non-members to join us and welcome you to our space!
Suggested Organizations
Mission: End police violence in America
How they're doing it: This organization advocates for change with a comprehensive package of urgent policy solutions, including:
Ending broken windows policing
Community oversight
Limiting use of force
Independent investigation and prosecutions
Community representation
Body cams
Training
End for-profit policing
Demilitarization
Fair police union contracts
Mission: Protect human & civil rights of individuals in their encounters with law enforcement & detention facility personnel
How they're doing it: Promotes the accountability of law enforcement officers & their employers for violations of the Constitution & the laws of the US by:
Coordinated legal action with their network of 500+ civil rights attorneys
Providing their network training and support
Public education initiatives
Mission: Exonerate wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice
How they're doing it:
Consult on cases with info & background on DNA testing
Educate judges, attorneys & policymakers on forensic science & eyewitness testimony
Promote laws that ensure access to post-conviction DNA testing & evidence retention
Offer customized support for individuals they've helped exonerate to re-integrate into post-prison life
Lobby for development of federal standards of acceptable forensic evidence