13 Percent
Our Mission

The 13 Percent (13%) represents the black student-athletes at Villanova University. It was created to provide a safe, educational,  judgement free space for black student-athletes to speak out and be heard by their peers about the issues they face at a predominantly white institution.

We present opportunities for student-athletes to educate each other on ways to approach relevant social issues. This gives black student-athletes an opportunity to express themselves and be vulnerable while creating a bond outside the classroom and playing field.

OUR OBJECTIVES

  • Educate black student-athletes through experiences and dialogue
  • Provide a network among peers, professionals, and alumni on and off campus
  • Improve the overall experience of black student athletes
Leadership
Resources
  • “Black Balled” by Lawrence Ross
  • “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson
  • “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi
  • “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe
  • “Kindred” by Octavia E. Butler

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Twitter: @thethirteenp
Instagram: @nova13percent