Sports for Culture Change and Impact

Mar 11, 2023

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Recording: Sports for Culture Change and Impact, Mar 11, 2023

For decades, athletes have recognized that their platform holds the potential for pushing for massive social change. In the last several years, we've seen the renaissance boom as these cultural leaders work hard to push for tangible change in their local communities– pushing for more progressive elected leaders, better police oversight, and policies that build up communities. Lesser known than their business endeavors, athletes across the country and across leagues have been quietly working to change laws and reform systems surrounding injustice. This panel brings together sport and social justice as a rare insight into how athletes impact and innovate for their communities, and how they can best leverage their power to create a better, more equitable world.

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Jessica Brand

The Wren Collective

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Jacques Mcclendon

Los Angeles Rams

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Justin Morrow

Toronto FC

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Ellis Wyms

Team Chemistry Consulting

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