Author: ISSJ

Introducing The Institute’s New Strategic Vision

Dear Friends of the Institute, I am writing at an incredible inflection point in the history of the Institute for Sport & Social Justice. Being named CEO of this trailblazing organization has been the most rewarding professional challenge of my career. From the start, one of the key challenges we faced was moving from an…
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THE INSTITUTE FOR SPORT & SOCIAL JUSTICE ANNOUNCES HONOREES FOR ITS 2023 POWER OF SPORT GALA

Renowned Sports Journalist Jemele Hill and Brown University’s Olivia Pichardo are among this year’s honorees ORLANDO, Fl. – The Institute for Sport and Social Justice will honor five sports game changers at its annual Power of Sport Gala (formerly the Giant Steps and Hall of Fame Awards). Started in 1999, this capstone event is a…
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Vice President for Strategic Partnerships & Development

The Vice President for Strategic Partnerships & Development position offers an opportunity to join the  Institute for Sport & Social Justice Leadership Team and manage the organization’s fundraising efforts as the Institute moves into a comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Vice President for Strategic Partnerships & Development will report to the Institute CEO, and work collaboratively…
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Joint Statement from the Organizers of the 2023 Equality Summit

Three days before the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, we co-hosted an Equality Summit in Gadigal (Sydney), Australia to discuss critical issues facing women, girls, and equity at large in football. Player safety and security was a topic we discussed at length.  We ended the Equality Summit feeling invigorated, inspired, and connected. And shortly after,…
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THE INSTITUTE FOR SPORT & SOCIAL JUSTICE ADDS  ELITE LINE-UP OF NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Today, the Institute for Sport & Social Justice (The Institute) announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors: Laila Brock, Teresa Gould, Jon Harris, C. Keith Harrison, Nicolet Lewis, Peter Roby, and Joseph Walsh.  Following the appointment of these new leaders, the Board will now comprise 20 total board members with…
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THE INSTITUTE FOR SPORT & SOCIAL JUSTICE TO HOST 2022 GIANT STEPS & HALL OF FAME GALA ON DECEMBER 15

Launched in 1999, this annual event recognizes the “True Heroes of Sport” ORLANDO, Fl. – The Institute for Sport  & Social Justice is excited to announce that its Annual Giant Steps and Hall of Fame Gala will be in-person on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  This capstone event…
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2021 GIANT STEPS VIRTUAL GALA

The Institute for Sport and Social Justice (Institute) is proud to announce the 2021 Giant Steps Virtual Gala scheduled to air Wednesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. E.T. Giant Steps honorees are made up of a group of diverse individuals from the world of sport who have shown courage, heroism, triumph in the midst of adversity…
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Partnership with Southland Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                                             Wednesday, October 20, 2021 Institute for Sport & Social Justice Partners with Southland Conference Membership to Benefit from Educational Series on Social Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ORLANDO, Florida – The Institute for Sport and Social Justice has partnered with the Southland Conference to provide multiple educational and training sessions to promote…
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AMANDA EKABUTR – New Assistant Director, Huddle Up

Institute for Sport & Social Justice Names Amanda Ekabutr Assistant Director of Huddle Up. ORLANDO, Florida – The Institute for Sport & Social Justice (The Institute) announced today the hiring of Amanda Ekabutr as the Assistant Director for Huddle Up.  This is a newly created role at The Institute. Ekabutr comes to The Institute from…
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Behind the Veil of Invisibility

Kennedy Collins Being a black woman in sports often means being overlooked, Alicia English sunk deeper into her veil of invisibility by pursuing a career in ticket sales.   Built for the task, making challenging decisions is not foreign to her. Although she grew up in Illinois, her connection with her family in Alabama made her…
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