Anti-DEI Backlash in Sports and Society Panel at Super Bowl LIX – New Orleans, LA

Anti-DEI Backlash in Sports and Society Panel at Super Bowl LIX – New Orleans, LA

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Don’t miss this upcoming 2025 Super Bowl Party in New Orleans, LA. Happening on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Xavier University of Louisiana, University Center Ballroom, 2nd Floor Super Bowl Weekend. Doors open at 3:00 PM.

Join a panel of experts at #SuperBowlLIX to discuss the growing pushback against DEI in sports and society.

The Institute for Sport and Social Justice, the 25th Annual Player Networking Event, and Athlife invite you to join us during the lead-up to the Super Bowl for a panel discussion on the challenges facing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world of sports and beyond.

The past five years have seen significant progress in discussions and initiatives around DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) nationwide. In 2023, for example, the NFL experienced a historic increase in the hiring of Black coaches, alongside notable strides in leadership diversity reflecting the demographics of the players. However, recent changes in legislation and policy have led to widespread bans on DEI programs, threatening the progress made for many underrepresented groups.

Our panel of experts will dive into the current backlash against DEI initiatives, examining its impact on the NFL, sports at large, and society. Don’t miss this critical conversation on the future of DEI in sports and its broader societal implications.

Moderator:

  • Dr. Jeffrey O’Brien, CEO, The Institute for Sport and Social Justice

    Panelists:

  • Dr. C. Keith Harrison
    Professor, DeVos Sport Business Management, Director, Business of Hip Hop Innovation Certificate, UCF
  • Dr. Lori Martin
    Professor, African and African American Studies, LSU
  • Dr. Casey Schreiber
    Associate Professor of Urban Studies & Public Policy, Eminent Scholar Chair of Social Science. Dillard University
  • Kenneth L. Shropshire, JD
    Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School, UPenn
  • Dr. Deborah Stroman
    Professor, UNC Global Public Health, Founder, Race Realities™

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Event ID - 1137838558759

Event Venue - Xavier University of Louisiana, University Center Ballroom, 2nd Floor

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Event City - New Orleans

Event State - LA

 

Date And Time

Thursday, February 6th, 2025 @ 03:00 PM (CST)
 

Venue

Xavier University of Louisiana, University Center Ballroom, 2nd Floor
 

Location

1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125
 

Event Types

Super Bowl
 

Event Category

LouisianaNew Orleans

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