Black Changemaker Speaker Series: Youth Town Hall.

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Co-Sponsored Events Education Events

Location:

West campus
Sun Devil Fitness Center Gymnasium 13351 N 47th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306

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The National Football League (NFL) in partnership with Arizona State University’s Access ASU, along with Sun Devil Athletics, presents Black Changemaker Speaker Series: Youth Town Hall. 

ASU and the NFL will showcase tenets of servant leadership, resilience and the importance of education during the discussion.

Global Sport Institute Director Scott N. Brooks will serve as a moderator on the panel on behalf of GSI and ASU.

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Doors Open: Light Refreshments and Activities | 5 p.m.

Program Begins | 5:30 p.m.

Arizona State University West Campus
Sun Devil Fitness Center Gymnasium
13351 N 47th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306

Register before Feb. 1 for a chance to win an ASU swag bag.
Prizes will be awarded at the event. Registration and parking are free.

 

Keynote Speaker: Collette V. Smith
Collette V. Smith was the first female coach for NY Jets in their franchise history, the 3rd female coach in the NFL and the NFL's 1st African American female coach. She launched “Believe N You, Inc.” which focuses on visiting public schools in low-income and under-served communities, universities, corporations, organizations and events to tell her story of hard knocks and triumphs to instill in kids and women to believe in themselves.

Collette Smith

Special Guest Panelist: Usama Young
Usama Young is an 8-year veteran of the NFL, a Super Bowl XLIV Champion and philanthropist. Currently, Young is the NFL Social Justice Liaison working with the NFL’s Player Engagement Department to serve and educate current players, legends and their families. He leads Player Engagement’s Financial Literacy, Social Justice Initiatives and Fatherhood Initiatives. Young was drafted to the New Orleans Saints and took an active role in relief efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Since retiring in 2016, Young has continued to pour into his community founding the “Believe In” U youth foundation, which focuses on empowering youth to gain the most of their potential. 

Special Guest Panelist: Usama Young