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New Executive Director Joins Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change

Akilah Carter-Francique said she never pictured moving to Silicon Valley as a step in her career trajectory, but when she saw the job posting for the executive director of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at San Jose State University she had to apply.

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The Players’ Tribune: Nine Questions with Dr. Harry Edwards

Dr. Harry Edwards, Education

The Players’ Tribune: Nine Questions with Dr. Harry Edwards

Monica Bosque2019-12-13T22:20:38+00:00December 13, 2019|

“Just shut up and play football—that’s what they really want us to do. They want us to sit down and shut up. That is the reality of protest. And Colin’s not gonna do that.”

With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino and Tommie Smith

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With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino and Tommie Smith

Monica Bosque2019-12-13T19:57:47+00:00December 13, 2019|

San Jose Museum of Art showcased conceptual artist Glenn Kaino collaborative work with 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Tommie Smith.

Honored for Courage

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Honored for Courage

Monica Bosque2019-12-13T19:56:34+00:00October 29, 2019|

Dr. Harry Edwards and Marie DeBartolo receive the Simeon Booker Award for Courage.

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Dr Harry Edwards @drharryedwards·

15 Nov

When a career passion and efforts to “ institutionalize” a lifetime of scholar-activist work become a “ Jeopardy” Game Show question after just 2years, we are making progress in illuminating dynamics/ significance/ impact of issues at interface of Sport and Society.

Kathy McCarty @KM_McCarty·

7 Nov

So honored to be with @doctafrancique after literally writing her name in my notebook with stars and circling frantically to follow her work in a previous session. I can't wait to continue to listen and learn from her and others at @SJSUwordsaction at @NASSSport #NASSS2019Conf

NASSS @NASSSport·

7 Nov

A warm welcome from members of the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change. @SJSUwordsaction #NASSS2019Conf

Dr. Shaun Fletcher @shaunjfletcher·

6 Nov

Proud to play my part with @SJSUwordsaction furthering the work of @drharryedwards alongside a great group of scholars (and those not pictured). The legacy runs deep. More to come... https://t.co/5GGuVa0GlI

Hannah Gordon@Gordon_Hannah·

5 Nov

“We’re on the same stage; I’m not stupid enough to think we’re on the same level.” In paying homage to Tommie Smith, Charles Barkley spoke @ObamaFoundation #ObamaSummit about how his grandmother taught him from 4 years old about athlete activists. @SJSUwordsaction @SimiSleighs

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With its historic commitment to social justice and its unique history as the birthplace of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, SJSU continues to contribute to the national dialogue social issues through the lens of sport. SJSU’s Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change is dedicated to research, analysis and education focused on the intersection of sport and society. As we develop compelling programming, meaningful research, and impactful curriculum on sport and social issues, we need your support. Join us in sustaining this work by making a gift to the Institute to sustain and expand our work.

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