University Of Maryland To Release New 'End Racism' PSA During Terps-Gophers Game
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- When the Terrapins take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday night, fans watching the game will see the University of Maryland's new public service announcement dedicated to ending racism.
The 30-second ad, which the Terrapins shared on Facebook this week, said the university is "committed to addressing the most urgent issues of our time."
Will we continue to do what's right. During our Friday night game, the University of Maryland will debut a new PSA showing our total commitment to doing what's right: Ending Racism Now.
Posted by Maryland Football on Wednesday, October 28, 2020
"Our commitment takes boldness and the conviction to lift up our collective voices to chart a better path forward," a voiceover explains.
The video continues with the voiceover saying "We will stand for what we believe in" as images with the words empathy, respect and end racism appear on-screen.
The PSA is the latest in a series of efforts the university and football team have taken to address social justice issues. On Thursday, the team posted a video of crews painting "End Racism" and "In Solidarity" on the field.
One team. One goal. One Maryland. AD Damon Evans is proud of how our student-athletes have stepped up during this time...
Posted by Maryland Football on Thursday, October 29, 2020
For the season-opener, players wore name-plates on their jerseys that called for equality, unity, respect, justice and empathy.
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The Terps are hoping to move past their 43-3 loss to Northwestern when they face the Gophers Friday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will air on ESPN.