Statement from Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone Regarding Student-Athlete Campus Protest

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“UNC Asheville Bulldog Athletics fully supports our student-athletes and their peaceful protest calling for an end to racism in our country,” said UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. “I am proud of their leadership on campus and in our community as champions for societal change as they call for an end to racial injustice.”

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