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My Nba All-Star Team Of Socially Conscience Players, Richard Lapchick
My Nba All-Star Team Of Socially Conscience Players, Richard Lapchick
UCF Forum
I have been trying to use the sports platform and the power of sports to address serious social issues during my entire adult life.
Live, Learn – And Let Live, Anthony Major
Live, Learn – And Let Live, Anthony Major
UCF Forum
I grew up in a segregated community in Florida and attended supposedly “separate but equal” schools in a small town that had separate water fountains, bathrooms and even beaches, among other restrictions. We were expected to cross the street when a white woman was approaching and never look a white man in the eyes - that is if you didn’t want to appear defiant.
Sagging Pants Does Not Equate To Sagging Values, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
Sagging Pants Does Not Equate To Sagging Values, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
I teach a class in the DeVos Sport Business Management graduate program at the For years I’ve debated the issue of people wearing sagging pants with anyone who cared to listen. I’ve hesitated to speak publicly for fear people would think I was condoning the style of dress. For the record, I believe style is a matter of personal expression.
I'M Hopeful The Power Of Sport Will Expand To Spur Social Change, Richard E. Lapchick
I'M Hopeful The Power Of Sport Will Expand To Spur Social Change, Richard E. Lapchick
UCF Forum
I teach a class in the DeVos Sport Business Management graduate program at the University of Central Florida on ethical and moral principles in sport. Last week we welcomed a distinguished panel to our class, which included: Charlie Freeman, executive vice president of the Orlando Magic; Linda Landman-Gonzalez, vice president for government affairs and community relations for the Orlando Magic; Brett Lashbrook, chief operating officer of Orlando City Soccer; and Keith Lee, the chief operating officer of the National Consortium of Academics and Sport.
The Future Will Require Learning How To Exist In A Multicultural Society, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
The Future Will Require Learning How To Exist In A Multicultural Society, Vanessa Lopez-Littleton
UCF Forum
Why should I have to tell my sons to respect the police?
I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty
I Wish The Sport I Love – Soccer – Could Help Eliminate Injustice Around World, Erin O'Flaherty
UCF Forum
Every four years soccer fans around the globe focus on the FIFA World Cup, this year being held in Brazil. The national teams of countries compete to become World Cup champions in the name of patriotism and pride. I am a fan of almost all sports, but especially soccer – so I cannot contain my excitement for the upcoming matches beginning June 12.