September is typically spent bringing the MLQ season to a close, however, September 2020 was, instead, a time for building foundations. Based on feedback from the BIPOC Town Halls held earlier this summer, one major theme was making sure our staff and volunteers do not run out of steam when it comes to addressing DEI
Summer may be over but MLQ’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) team is still hard at work to ensure progress continues into the new season. In July, we worked with our partner, USQ, to identify seven pillars for our collective DEI work. These pillars are based off of the main points and key takeaways from
Joshua Mansfield has stepped down from his position as MLQ Gameplay Director. He will remain in the role until MLQ brings on and transitions a new candidate. Mansfield will continue to volunteer for the league as an MLQ gameplay project manager. Mansfield began volunteering with MLQ in 2015 as a gameplay analyst before becoming the
As July comes to a close, it’s time for MLQ’s first official diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) update. In June, we released immediate actions that we are working toward in an effort to improve our DEI efforts. One of those actions was providing monthly, public updates on our efforts moving forward. We also announced that
In light of recent events around the U.S. and additional community feedback, MLQ announced yesterday that the MLQ Marketing and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Departments will review the name and branding of the Boston Night Riders. We do want to take this time to acknowledge fault in not taking action in 2015, upon the creation