2nd Annual HRI & ISSSSC Spring Research Colloquium
The Human Rights Institute and The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social
Change welcome you to San José State's second annual Research Colloquium for Human
Rights and Social Change.
This event is designed to showcase undergraduate research and celebrate the work students
do to promote social change, influence public policy, and collaborate with professionals
in the field. The event will include a keynote speaker, pre-recorded student presentations,
student Q & A panels, and a presentation of awards and scholarships.
In this second annual conference, ISSSSC discussed the social activist work of Dr.
Edwards through an examination of a pivotal year of social movements, social change,
and the sporting voices of athletes. This conference hosted keynote panels, change
agent organizations, and educational teachings with ISSSSC’s Words to Action workshops.
Conferences, webinars, town halls and more
The ISSSSC has hosted and collaborated on a variety of events since its inception
in 2017. Each event is centered around the Institute’s mission of advocating for social
justice and equity in sports through our three pillars of Education, Research, and
Programming. On this page you will find recent events and programming efforts to include
our “Sport Conversations for Change” and other collaborative events we have been honored
to be a part of.
If you are interested in learning more about a previous held event, you can access
recordings on our Education and Resources page.
Our Sports Conversations for Change webinar series provides opportunities to discuss
the current state of athletes and the groups and organizations that support them locally
and globally.
Executive Director of the ISSSSC, Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique and Faculty Advisory
Board Member, Dr. Shaun Fletcher presented their respective research on mental health
at the Black Student-Athlete Summit.
Discover the history and mission of the ISSSSC with Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique. Plus,
listen to Dr. Carter-Francique discuss how student athletes can use their platforms
to advocate for social justice.
Laureus Virtual Training Camp provided program leaders, coaches and practitioners
in the SBYD space with resources to enhance their racial equity practices and further
empower black youth in their programs.
This annual forum is designed to advance education, advocacy and research on the roles
and contributions of athletes in promoting social change, human rights and development.
San Jose State University’s Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change
and the San Francisco 49ers cohosted Words to Action: LGBTQ+ Activism in Sport on
May 29, at Levi’s Stadium 501 Club.
This town hall, Words to Action: Landmarks and Legacy of Athlete Activism, featured
an exciting lineup of panelists who reflected on OPHR’s 50-year legacy and its connection
to the current wave of athlete activism.
See how it all began. The ISSSSC inaugural town hall featured legendary athlete activists
such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tommie Smith, Harry Edwards and more.
