Anti-DEI Backlash in Sports and Society Panel at Super Bowl LIX

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™

Host or Publisher The Institute for Sport and Social Justice