Once notable through politics or church, society now experiences major themes of life and social issues through the lens of sport. The exploration of certain troublesome topics is no longer served in hushed tones in private but represented through words and actions of stars on the field. And more self-evident than ever, conversations surrounding issues like domestic violence, equality and racism illuminate differences in culture and class that force examination, and engage community in ways that serve to connect and divide us in equal parts. Join the conversation with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols; noted documentarian Marina Zenovich, director of SXSW Film premiere Fantastic Lies; and Olympic Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.