Emory sociologist Karida Brown and historian Carl Suddler teamed up this spring to teach a new course that gave Emory undergrads a chance to view society and culture through the lens of sports, both throughout history and today:
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A new course gave #Emory students the chance to examine the power of sports in culture & society. “Sports, Power & Society,” analyzes how sports intersect with economics, fashion, global power, politics, race & urban planning. https://t.co/keeIWIFOXc #EmoryUniversity
𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐒, 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄!!
Your Emory Eagles are national championship bound after defeating Christopher Newport, 72-58, in the Final Four!!!
#FlyHigher#d3hoops
Now at Emory's Schatten Gallery: an exhibit telling how Atlanta's first major league soccer team nearly 60 years ago and Emory’s historic love for the sport have helped to put Atlanta on the global stage with the upcoming World Cup: https://t.co/A2iakHmhCU
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GAME:
◾️ Legendary rapper and ‘King of the South’ T.I. will perform at halftime as scheduled.
◾️ The limited-edition Peachtree themed hoodie will no longer be available for purchase at the game on March 16th. All pre-ordered merchandise will be honored and delivered as previously scheduled.
◾️ The live recording of the Hawks AF Podcast including Hawks’ Principal Owner, filmmaker, and actor Jami Gertz, T.I. and Magic City founder Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney has been cancelled. Fans who purchased tickets to the recording will be contacted directly.
◾️ The full array of award-winning culinary options available at State Farm Arena for Hawks games will be available, including wings.
@BritniDWrites@TheRock Long shot, but…I have a Black woman PhD student at Emory who is writing a dissertation on the history of Black women professional wrestlers. She’d love to get involved.
At our 3rd annual Sports & Activism Symposium, @Prof_Suddler of Emory U moderated a panel on Race, Gender & NIL: The Economics of College Sports. Check out his convo w/ @tracie_canada, @loumoore12, & Ajah Hawley-Alexander
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At #NBAAllStar Game, J.B. Bickerstaff understands special opportunity to coach
Detroit #Pistons head coach talks Black coaches in #NBA, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Pistons expectations, his father’s influence, Black History Month and lessons & more. https://t.co/QleIdPMR78
Last chance to register for our FREE sports & activism symposium taking place Feb. 11 from Noon to 3 pm Central Time. 10 incredible panelists over three sessions:
https://t.co/3fwuNhSEUR
As millions of Americans gather around what should be a period of universal connection — Super Bowl week and the simultaneous opening of the Winter Olympics — the backdrop could not be more conflicted.
And this is just the beginning.