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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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Honored for Courage

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Honored for Courage

Monica Bosque2019-10-29T21:37:29+00:00October 29, 2019|

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

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame

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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame

Monica Bosque2019-10-28T23:59:48+00:00October 28, 2019|

SJSU icons Tommie Smith and John Carlos are two of the honorees named to the 2019 class of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Harry Edwards Scholarship Award

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Dr. Harry Edwards Scholarship Award

Monica Bosque2019-10-14T18:39:41+00:00October 14, 2019|

Bay Area Black Journalist Association (BABJA) proudly presents two scholarship opportunities, in the name of Dr. Harry Edwards, for students attending San Jose State University.

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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

SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

24 Oct

Hey Spartans! Meet your new Executive Director of the ISSSSC Dr. Carter-Francique! When asked about what she’s learned in her few short months she’s been here she notes that she has met some amazing students,… https://t.co/igT5lwiJAZ

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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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