Celebrating Black History Month

Special Olympics fights for inclusion, regardless of race, ability, and background, every single day. For Black History Month, we are proud to celebrate our black athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters and their impact on their communities.

THE CONTINUED PUSH FOR INCLUSION
Black athletes and staff have been leaders of the Special Olympics movement since its inception in 1968. Black people in the movement have fought for full inclusion in society on two fronts—as people of color and as people with intellectual disabilities.
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MEET LATRICE PRINGLE, SNOWBOARDER
Latrice Pringle from Special Olympics South Carolina recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
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WHEN THE REF MAKE THE RULES
Growing up, the schools and even some family members treated Jimmy as if he were cursed. As a referee, he is an authority figure and asset.
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ROLE MODEL & ADVOCATE: MEET NYASHA
In his youth, Nyasha wasn’t accepted or included... even by his own family and community. Today, he is a strong role model to people with ID—and without ID. His dream job is to become a global advocate for inclusion.
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