Moral & Ethical Leadership

Fighting Human Trafficking in the Midst of the Pandemic and the Racial Reckoning

July saw the return of several sporting leagues across the nation and across the world. As the US and the world continues to grapple with the ongoing pandemic, it is a welcome feeling to see sports creating a sense of hope for the community. In addition to safely returning to play with strong testing and…
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#NBA Together Initiative

Once again I am proud that sport is using its power for the greater good. The NBA and Adam Silver have taken a leadership role in sport and globally during the Coronavirus pandemic.  When it announced it would stop playing, that sent a signal to the rest of the world of sport – and to…
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Building Leaders for the Game of Life – Niger Youth Soccer Coaches

The Institute For Sport & Social Justice is privileged to train 14 Niger soccer coaches in ethical leadership in youth sports on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.  As part of the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division programs, 14 participants from Niger will spend January 11 – 25, 2020, in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland and…
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Human Trafficking in America as we Start College and Pro Football

This past Labor Day, I found myself thinking about those individuals who have become victims of unjust labor practices across the country and around the world. Many people assume that human trafficking is not an issue in the United States, but they are wrong. Human trafficking is happening almost everywhere. I have listed the 34…
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#WeWillNotShutUpandDribble!

Athlete Activism in the Era of Social Media We have long recognized the power of sport to create an environment and mindset for positive social change. Many great leaders like Nelson Mandela have used sport as a pathway to unite fractured communities, to empower youth, and to create peace in times of turmoil. While sport…
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The NFL, President Trump and Social Transformation in Our Nation

Having spent 50 plus years working to use the power of sport to bring about positive social change, for me Sunday was the most important sports day since Muhammad Ali said he would not go to fight in Vietnam.  It evoked memories of Tommie Smith and John Carlos protesting at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics;…
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Sports and Human Trafficking

August means the beginning of a new school year and the quickly approaching start to a new season of college football.  Though football season is an exciting time in sports and has the capability of bringing communities together, we cannot forget that major sporting events are massive targets for Human Traffickers.  I urge all fans…
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Fight Against Human Trafficking

As this summer comes to an end, let us not forget the victims of human trafficking and the families of those impacted by this horrendous crime. For many of us, we are currently busy with preparing for back to school whether it be for ourselves or our children. The number of victims of human trafficking…
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The Fight Against Human Trafficking Grows to Meet the Growth of Human Trafficking

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. The holidays are always a special time to be with family, but it is important that we do not forget those people who are suffering. Human trafficking remains a constant problem in our society. It is as important as ever that we come together and…
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Sexual Assault Scandal in British Football

HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel recently featured a story about the horrific sexual abuse scandal that has shaken British football. This truly disturbing story first broke in the fall of 2016 and accounts of sexual abuse have been pouring in from former British football players since then. If you are unfamiliar with the scandal,…
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