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January 2017
A special event on January 24, 2017 exploring athlete activism and the path from protest to progress. [VIDEO]
Find out moreMarch 2018
Thank you for being a part of the Words to Action: Gender, Sport and Society town hall. We were honored to convene a remarkable, trailblazing and empowering group of women around one of the most important and difficult conversations of our day. We hope that we may continue to enlist your expertise and guidance as we continue these conversations and apply our research.
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Join San Jose State University for a special town hall featuring some of the leading voices for gender equity and women's rights in the sports world. [VIDEO]
Find out moreSeptember 2018
Featuring artifacts from the Dr. Harry Edwards Collection, the Speed City Era and the history of athlete activism and social justice advocacy.
Find out moreOctober 2018
Thank you for being a part of the Words to Action: Landmarks and Legacy of Athlete Activism town hall.
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On Oct. 17, alumni Tommie Smith and John Carlos returned to SJSU, joined by fellow Olympians, Hall of Famers, journalists and scholars to commemorate 50 years of athlete activism. [VIDEO]
Find out moreMay 2019
San Jose State’s Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change partners with the San Francisco 49ers to present a town hall discussion on equity, diversity and inclusion in sport. [VIDEO]
Find out moreNovember 2020
The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change welcomes you to the inaugural Sport, Society and Social Change Conference. This two day event is designed to continue the legacy of equity and social justice by addressing the issues and challenges in sport. We invite students, faculty, professionals and the community to attend, share their voice, and hear from experts, practitioners and rising scholars that are working to continue to challenge the boundaries of sport and activism.
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