ORIGINS OF BLACK STAR

Strength in Numbers

Our club's name is inspired by a shipping company founded by Marcus Garvey. The Black Star Line was a steamship corporation established in 1919. Marcus Garvey was also the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). He had a vision of the uniting the Black community to solve prevalent economic and social issues.

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Garveyism is the idea of promoting self-help, self-determination, ambition, teamwork, equality, pride, and pioneerism.

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Black Star Lacrosse Club also promotes these values to players of all backgrounds, skill levels and genders.

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We offer an unique cultural experience unlike any other. Your child will have the opportunity reap the enormous benefits of a diverse environment. Playing together can solve many issues in the world but also build comprehensive understanding of differing experiences.

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Black Star Lacrosse Club is about promoting the positive values of Garveyism through lacrosse and encouraging its scholar athletes to be contributing members to everchanging society.