On December 10, 2020, Up2Us Sports hosted a conversation on the powerful role that sports can play in the fight for social justice and equity in America. The event was presented by Michelob ULTRA and supported by adidas.

If you missed it, watch the full recordings below or on our YouTube Channel.

GUESTS & PANELISTS INCLUDED:

Introduction and Opening Remarks

• Dr. Ahada McCummings | National Director, Strategic Partnerships, Up2Us Sports

• Paul Caccamo | Founder & CEO, Up2Us Sports

Special Video

• Robin Arzon | Influencer, Author, VP at Peloton & former lawyer

Panel #1: Bridging Relationships Between Communities of Color and Law Enforcement Through Sports: A conversation about investing in sports as a powerful tool to build trust between law enforcement and communities of color

• Moderator: Dr. Andrew Mac Intosh | Vice President, Curriculum - RISE

• Emily Campos | Saturday Night Lights Coordinator, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

• Maria Franklin | Director of Youth Enrichment, Detroit Police Athletic League

• Krystal Harris | SBYD Project Manager - Up2Us Sports

• Sergeant Garland Hawkins | Training Officer - Metro Washington Airport Authority, former NFL Player

• Kevin O'Connor | Assistant Commissioner, Youth Strategies, New York City Police Department

• Jimmy Oliver | Director of Community Engagement - Syracuse Police Department

• Dan (D-Rob) Robinson Sr. | Neighborhood Police Officer, Detroit Police Department

Panel #2: Increasing Opportunities for BIPOC in the Sports Industry: An exploration of tangible steps we need to take to increase opportunities for minorities in sports 

• Moderator: Dr. Chelsea Heyward | Players Coalition, LaChica Sports & Entertainment, Morehouse Professor

• Imani Dorsey | Forward - Sky Blue FC, Executive Board Member - Black Women's Players Collective

• Ed Foster-Simeon | President & CEO - U.S. Soccer Foundation

• Odessa Jenkins | Chief Executive Officer - Women’s National Football Conference, Director of Business Development - Parity

• Shaina M. Wiel | Founder, Minorities in Sports Business Network

• Bria Woodard | Volleyball Player - Howard University Commit

• Cimone Woodard | Volleyball Player - Howard University Commit

Panel #3: Leveraging The Athlete Voice For Social Change: A discussion about what athletes are doing now to advance the social justice movement and what more can be done

• Moderator: Angela LaChica | President & CEO - LaChica Sports & Entertainment

• Michaela Hammond | Head of Strategy and Partnerships - Upland Workshop, Athlete Partnerships - More Than A Vote

• Dr. Andrew Mac Intosh | Vice President, Curriculum - RISE

• Collette V. Smith | Up2Us Sports Ambassador, NFL’s First African American Female Coach, Founder - Believe N You, Inc.

• Colleen Temple | Volleyball Player - Howard University Commit, Community Activist

• Etan Thomas | Retired NBA Player, Author, Motivational Speaker

Panel #4: Role of Sports in Helping to Address Health Disparities in Underserved Communities: A conversation about the critical role sports and coaches play in improving the health of at-risk youth and the communities they live in

• Moderator: Dr. Kensa Gunter | Clinical & Sport Psychologist, President - Association for Applied Sports Psychology

• Anshia Crooms | Founder - Project Hygiene, CEO / Founder - Briclyn Entertainment Group

• Dr. Jennifer Sacheck | Professor of Nutrition and Exercise Science - The George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health

• Donnie Shaw | Director of Community Relations-DC - YMCA

• Jenn Soto | Professional skateboarder, Street League winner, and advocate for equality and mental health

Panel #5: Moderator: Eoin Collins | Up2Us Coach Alumni, Assistant Director, Up2Us Coach - Up2Us Sports

• Jonathan “Spoon” Chaney | Eisenhower (Rialto, CA) Boys Basketball Coach

• Jewel Christian | Up2Us Sports Coach, Up2Us Sports Board Member

• James Mohr | Stevenson (Bronx, NY) Boys Basketball Coach

• Ronald Nored | Assistant Coach - Charlotte Hornets

• Richard Pogue | Up2Us Sports Coach Alumni, Up2Us Sports Board Member

• Bailey Ramos | Stevenson (Bronx, NY) Girls Basketball Coach

• Medina Rainey | Dorsey (Los Angeles, CA) Girls Basketball Coach