Athletics as Hot Spots for Social Justice

Saturday, February 1, 2025 3:00–3:50 PM

Location
Ho Science Center, 326
Website
https://calendar.colgate.edu/event/athletics-as-hot-spots-for-social-justice

Description

Featuring members of the Colgate Athletic Department and student-athletes representing Raiders of Color Connect, this session will focus on what it means to be a student-athlete of color at a PWI. The panelists will talk about their own personal experiences, while also delving into why athletics is such a hotspot for social justice movements. Participants will walk away understanding a bit more about what it means to be a student-athlete at Colgate, why we see professional and amateur athletes use their voices for good, and how our student-athletes can continue to use their platform.

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