Batten Hour: “March Insanity: Athletes, Activism and Coverage Motion,” with Terrell Jana (BA ’21)

What occurs when goals of social justice are deferred? How has athlete activism modified because the Sixties? What are the implications of athletes’ activism—the refusal to only “shut up and dribble”—for the way forward for American actions for social justice? This particular Batten Hour dialog will leverage the insights {of professional} athletes, activists and Batten alumni to spotlight the challenges and alternatives that athletes face in selling progress. A mannequin has emerged from Batten student-led analysis and evaluation that may function a template for athletes and different coverage activists aspiring to construct a extra good union and create generational change of their communities.

The dialog can be led by Batten student-athlete Terrell Jana (BA ’21), with introduction and Q&A facilitated by professors Brian N. Williams and Gerry Warburg. Be ready for particular shock appearances from a few of UVA’s main scholar-athletes/alumni!

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