Media Spotlight

ISSSSC Media Spotlight provides articles and stories about issues of race, politics, activism and more to help expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding.

The Latest on ISSSSC

Muhammad Ali Center Athletes and Social Change Forum July 2020

Join Dr. Carter-Francique and The Muhammad Ali Center Athletes and Social Change Forum. The event will take place virtually on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10. There will be FREE registration and will be presented via a Zoom Webinar.

Behind the Whistle SCHEMA Presents - Rise Up: Sport, Social Justice, & Activism

Join Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique as Behind the Whistle Symposium presents: SCHEMA 2020.

Laureus Sport For Good

Watch the recording of Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique participating in the Laureus Virtual Training Camp on June 30th.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Sport and Society

Check out the latest articles on the unprecedented impact COVID-19 has had on the way we engage with sports and each other.

News & Editorial Features

With Drawn Arms: Glenn Kaino and Tommie Smith
San José Museum, November 1, 2019 - April 5, 2020

Tommie Smith, John Carlos Part of U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class
NBC Sports, November 23, 2019

Dr. Harry Edwards and Marie DeBartolo receive the Simeon Booker Award for Courage
The Business Journal, October 11, 2019

9 Questions with Dr. Harry Edwards
The Player's Tribune, December 14, 2017

Athlete Activism Activism All About Men, Apparently
Sherry Boschert.com, Janurary 26, 2017

Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul Jabbar Join with San José State to Launch Social Activism Institute
The Undefeated, January 26, 2017

Pro Athletes Discuss Sports and Political Activism
ABC News, January 24, 2017

Understanding Jim Brown's Ugly Support of Donald Trump
The Nation, December 13, 2016