Jeremy Ebobisse is an alum of Duke University and a professional soccer player for the San Jose Earthquakes. He is an investor, a community leader and social justice advocate.
About
Jeremy Ebobisse (b. February 14, 1997) is a professional soccer player who has centered his career around the advancement of social justice-related causes, most recently through his co-founding and tenure on the Executive Board of Black Players for Change. An athlete and an activist, he leverages the arc of his career to foster meaningful partnerships building towards an equitable society.
Provenance, Pride & Profession.
Learn about Jeremy’s rise from collegiate stand-out into the professional ranks.
Projects & Initiatives.
Growing community, enriching the culture and broadening conciousness through the power of sport.
“The most important thing we can do as athletes in this moment to combat the systemic racism and persistent injustice that plagues our nation is to encourage all of our fans to join us by getting off of the sidelines and into the ballot box.
— Jeremy Ebobisse via Sports Illustrated
News & Media.
From the pitch to the podium — passion drives Jeremy to affect positive change for his community and country.
“Through all this rage I hope that one day, people will understand that making a change isn’t about using black bodies to feel a part of a social media movement after seeing an emotionally scarring video, but rather a constant journey of decolonizing your minds, listening to black voices, finding organizations to support and putting anti-racists in power.”
— Jeremy Ebobisse via The Undefeated
