«The data make it clear: for children of color, a person's race is a leading barrier to success in the United States,» said Nonet Sykes, the Casey Foundation's Director of Racial and
Ethnic Equity and Inclusion.
In September 2016, the NCAA asked its members to sign a non-binding pledge «to specifically commit to establishing initiatives for achieving
ethnic and racial diversity, gender
equity and inclusion with a focus
and emphasis on hiring practices in intercollegiate athletics to reflect the diversity of our membership
and our nation.»