On January 18, 2022, UCLA Athletics and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) hosted an illuminating, 2-part panel discussion on how activism and advocacy play a role in the field of athletics, particularly in light of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
PANELISTS:
INTRODUCTION: Johnathan Perkins (Director, Race and Equity, UCLA Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
OPENING REMARKS: Tyrone Howard (Professor of Education and Pritzker Family Endowed Chair of Education, UCLA School of Education & Information Studies; Director, UCLA Black Male Institute; Director, UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children & Families; Faculty Director, UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools)
MODERATOR: Kenny Donaldson (Associate Athletic Director, Sports & Administration and Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, UCLA Athletics)
Panel 1 - Coaches and Administrators Session
Avery Anderson (Director of Track and Field and Cross Country)
Tasha Brown (Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach)
Ric Coy (Director of Student Athlete Development)
Brian Norwood (Football Assistant Coach)
Panel 2 - Student Athlete and Alumni Panel
Chase Griffin (Football Student Athlete)
Abbey Forbes (Women’s Tennis Student Athlete)
Natalie Chou (Women’s Basketball Student Athlete)
Kaiya McCullough (Professional Women’s Soccer Player and Activist)