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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dr. Richard Lapchick The Olympics captured the world’s attention for the last two weeks. These Olympic games have shined a light on the importance of mental health for these high caliber athletes. Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have been at the forefront of the conversation with the unprecedented circumstances of their competition. It is important…
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– Kennedy Collins “Being humbled early,” a phrase Christal Peterson uses to describe early events that led to her career as the Character Formation Coordinator at Baylor. Through selflessness and a willingness to trust life’s process, Peterson stepped out of cleats and into character development. The Houston, Texas native was born to St. Lucian parents…
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