• The Power of Sports to Drive Social Change

  • Sep 3 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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The Power of Sports to Drive Social Change

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  • In this episode of the DEI Podcast, Max Gaston sits down with Diahann Billings, attorney, and CEO of the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), to explore the transformative power of sports in driving social change. They dive into how sports can influence individual behavior, unite diverse communities, and challenge social inequities. Diahann shares insights on key RISE programs, including their work with athletes to bridge racial and economic divides and their initiatives to promote diversity in sports leadership.

    The conversation also touches on the current political climate, the push for fair pay in women's sports, and the challenges of addressing racism within fanbases. Listen in to learn how RISE is leveraging the unifying nature of sports to create more inclusive environments and how you can support their mission to advance equality and justice both on and off the field.
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