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Driving Sports Equity Through a Racial Disparity Lens

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the intersection of racial equity and sports participation in schools through this insightful panel discussion. Delve into the unfinished business of Title IX, examining how girls from low-income backgrounds have not benefited equally from its implementation. Learn about a groundbreaking lawsuit in New York City that uses a racial equity lens to address participation gaps in school sports. Discover how this approach led to a settlement requiring the creation of 200 new sports teams by 2024 in schools primarily serving Black and Latino students. Consider the potential for similar initiatives in other cities and school districts to level the playing field in school sports. Gain valuable perspectives from a diverse panel of experts, including a student activist, legal professional, community organizer, and sports policy leader, as they discuss strategies for driving sports equity through a racial disparity lens.

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Driving Sports Equity Through A Racial Disparity Lens


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The Aspen Institute

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