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Global Sport Summit 2019

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Global Sport Summit 2019

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From business professionals, community leaders, journalists, academics, to students and more — conversations, ideas, and actions were discussed around the Institute’s annual theme: Race and Sport Around the Globe.

Watch the recap here

Check out what was on the agenda for Global Sport Summit 2019 here.

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Masculinity, Identity, & Moving Forward: I am Michael Sam

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Masculinity, Identity, & Moving Forward: I am Michael Sam

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Having come off of a successful career at the University of Missouri as SEC Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Sam made headlines before the NFL Draft by coming out publicly. The news dominated mainstream media all the way until Draft Day, where he was selected in the 7th round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. This made him the first openly-LGBTQ player to be drafted in any major American sport, thus breaking barriers in an industry often characterized by its masculinity.

The journey which followed his announcement wasn’t easy by any means, but it was a transformative process stemming from his initial leap of courage to share with the world his sexuality. The Global Sport Institute was able to help amplify his story and experience to the public by partnering with the ASU Rainbow Coalition and ASU Black African Coalition for a special event on the University’s downtown Phoenix campus titled, “Masculinity, Identity, & Moving Forward: I Am Michael Sam.”

Listen to the full GlobalSport Matters podcast with Michael Sam

Read the GlobalSport Matters article on the event

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Renaissance of the African-American Athlete

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Renaissance of the African-American Athlete

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Before the conversation with Harrison Dillard and Herb Douglas, there was a screening of the documentary, “The Renaissance Period of the African-American Athlete in Sports,” highlighting the 9 African-American track athletes who (outside of Jesse Owens) won 13 medals in total at the 1936 Olympics. During these games in Berlin, Hitler and the ideals of the Nazi party were rising. These athletes helped inspire the next generation of African-American athletes after them, including Dillard and Douglas. After the screening ASU School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies sports historian and lecturer Victoria Jackson sat down with the pair for an insightful conversation.

Watch the full event here

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1968 to 2018: Raising a Fist to Taking a Knee

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1968 to 2018: Raising a Fist to Taking a Knee

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History is repeating itself through athlete activism. Fifty years after John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their black-gloved fists during the national anthem at the Mexico City Olympics, athlete activism is again one of the most relevant – and controversial – political topics in the United States.

The Global Sport Institute and the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at Arizona State University hosted an event on October 23rd, 2018 tracing a timeline of athlete activism in the U.S. with an emphasis on the iconic moment atop the Olympic podium in 1968.

Dr. Harry Edwards and Gina Hemphill-Strachan, Jesse Owens’ granddaughter and ASU alum, offered perspective on pre-1968 social issues and how athlete activism addressed them.

John Carlos and Wyomia Tyus, who won her second consecutive 100-meter Olympic gold medal in Mexico City, brought their medal-winning moments to life and provided insight to athlete activist experiences at the time.

Lance Wyman, graphic designer for the 1968 Olympics, discussed the role his art played alongside the activism and the importance of compelling imagery, such as the photo of Carlos and Smith raising their fists, for driving social conversations and perceptions.

Paul Hoffman, 1968 Olympic rower and outspoken ally to Black athletes in 1968, added fascinating stories about his interactions with the USOC that closely resemble current rhetoric about athlete activism and bring the program into a discussion about the role of athletes in society in 1968 and 2018.

Raising a fist or taking a knee, athlete activism matters.

Watch the full event on our Facebook page here.

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Indigenous Identity and the Athletic Experience

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Indigenous Identity and the Athletic Experience

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Billy Mills shares his experience as an Indigenous athlete and how identity interacts with the industry of sports. Additional speakers included Amanda Blackhorse, lead plaintiff in Blackhorse v. Pro-Football, Inc. and Kenneth Shropshire, CEO of ASU's Global Sport Institute. This event was in collaboration with the Global Sport Institute and the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.

Watch the full event here

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Sport and The Body: Theme Launch Luncheon

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Sport and The Body: Theme Launch Luncheon

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We hosted conversations between a multidisciplinary group of speakers, including Dr. Deborah Helitzer (Dean of ASU College of Health Solutions), Dr. Teri Pipe (ASU Chief Wellbeing Officer and Former Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation), Dr. Robert Turner (Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Science), Dr. Siddhartha Angadi (ASU College of Health Solutions), Dr. Charles H. Adler (Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic), and others. Speakers discussed the breadth of topics we can explore within Sport and the Body, including social sciences, hard sciences, and humanities.

Video of Sport & The Body Theme Launch Luncheon

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Black Bodies in Leadership: Journey of the Black Quarterback

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Black Bodies in Leadership: Journey of the Black Quarterback

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On February 20, 2020, the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University brought together a multi-generational panel of former and current quarterbacks to explore the history of those that have held the position, the status of black men represented in leadership today, and the best path for success going forward.

The conversationalists included Marlin Briscoe, James "Shack" Harris, Dough Williams, Warren Moon, Dwayne Haskins Jr., and Jayden Daniels. The conversation was hosted by Kenneth L. Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute and William C. Rhoden, award-winning journalists and Visiting Senior Practitioner for the Global Sport Institute.

Video of Black Bodies in Leadership: Journey of the Black Quarterback

Watch the full event here.

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Around the World

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Around the World

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The global impact of COVID-19 has put a collective pause on the world of sport as we know it, and these unprecedented times will have a far-reaching impact long after the virus subsides. With the NCAA canceling championships, leagues halting seasons, and Olympic athletes at the mercy of the growing pandemic, many questions linger. What impact has been felt thus far? And what should we brace ourselves for when sports make their eventual return? This global discussion shared perspectives from around the world and took place on Friday, April 3rd.

Global Speakers:

- Tracey Holmes | Australian Journalist and presenter on ABC News Radio

- Andres Martinez | Arizona State University Professor of Practice & Journalist

- Ilhaam Groenewald | Chief Director of Maties Sports at Stellenbosch University, S. Africa

- James Skinner | Director for Sports Business at Loughborough University, London

- Simon Chadwick | Director of Eurasian Sport at emlyon business school

-Natalie Welch | Asst. Professor for Sports Business and Marketing, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians

- Steve Ross | Penn State

Moderated by Kenneth Shropshire, CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University Around the World is a live conversation series presented by Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University and Global Sport Matters. Diverse thought leaders and experts will come together virtually to give their perspective on the most relevant issues impacting sport. From their corner of the globe, a rotation of guests will discuss what they’re facing locally, take questions and ideas from a virtual audience, and share solutions that improve the world of sport.

Video of COVID-19 & Sport

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Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival: Race & Sport Short Documentary Competition

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Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival: Race & Sport Short Documentary Competition

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The Global Sport Institute at ASU partnered with the 17th Annual RSF Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival presented by Run & Shoot Filmworks for the inaugural competition in celebration of the annual theme, Race and Sport Around the Globe. Together, we invited filmmakers to share their vision of how the power of sport can be translated through the lens of the film in a short documentary format. Read more about the event and our film competition here.

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GSM Live (video): The Reset of College Sport

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GSM Live (video): The Reset of College Sport

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In college sports football may 'reign supreme’ in popularity, but it is behind the curve when it comes to diversity at its top tier coaching positions. The newest field study report to come out of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University shows the stark, yet unsurprising, reality of NCAA Power 5 conference Division 1 head coaches over the past decade - who is and isn’t given the opportunity to hold the position.

During the pandemic, the demand to end racial injustice permeating throughout America has yet to quell, even as we enter Fall 2020 season. As 'Name, Image, Likeness' and college athlete unions gain support, will coaches also see a call for change and move towards more equity?

Joining the conversation:

Fitz Hill, EdD | Executive Director, Scott Ford Center for Entrepreneurship & Community Dev. & Foundation at Arkansas Baptist College. C. Keith Harrison, PhD | DeVos Associate Unit Head/Chief Academic Officer; Professor at the University of Central Florida. Richard Lapchick, PhD | Endowed Chair & Director, DeVos Sport Business Management at UCF; Vice President/CEO, Institute for Sport & Social Justice; Director, The Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport. Sam Sachs | Founder of The No Hate Zone. Karen Gallagher, PhD | Senior Researcher at the Global Sport Institute.

Hosted by:

Kenneth Shropshire | CEO, Global Sport Institute.

Video of GSM Live: The Reset of College Sport

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