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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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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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Monica Bosque2019-10-04T18:12:57+00:00October 3, 2019|

SB206 Fair Pay to Play Act was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, September 30, 2019. Follow the journey of legislation, issues, and personal testimonies of this bill.

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

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

Monica Bosque2019-09-04T18:21:16+00:00September 4, 2019|

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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SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

11 Jun

On May 29, we co-hosted #SJSUwordstoaction: LGBTQ+ Activism in Sport, at @LevisStadium 501 Club, along with the @49ers. Participants engaged in Q&A panels with our @AthleteAlly guests to discuss Sport and LGBTQ+.

Watch full program now: https://t.co/m58XuMOGda
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San Jose State University@SJSU·

30 May

#SJSU is proud to continue its legacy of social justice through Words to Action: LGBTQ+ Activism in Sport, in partnership with @49ers and @AthleteAlly.

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SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

29 May

Anne Lieberman says start having conversations with coaches and student-athletes. Need help? Check out @AthleteAlly’s online curriculum: https://t.co/J3SEDQXWIA

#SJSU #SJSUwordstoaction @49ers #49ersPRIDE

SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

29 May

“Sport builds confidence and character unlike anything else in life. I am a proud advocate of @AthleteAlly and the LGBTQ+ community.” —@phaidraknight #SJSU #SJSUwordstoaction @49ers #49ersPRIDE @AthleteAlly

SJSUwordstoaction @SJSUwordsaction·

29 May

President of @49ers @AlGuido announces #49ersPRIDE fan club: https://t.co/yt6IfiyCha #SJSU #SJSUwordstoaction

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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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