Screening and a Q&A for "Futbolistas 4 Life"
On Wednesday, October 2nd the Futbolistas 4 Life film documentary event was held at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ in the University Theater. The audience of over 150 people was treated to the film showing as well as a follow-up Q and A session with Jun Stinson (Director/Producer) and featured film participants Dania Cabello and Benjamin Gonzalez.Dania Cabello Class Presentation
On Wednesday, October 2nd, social justice and sport activist Dania Cabello visited two “Critical Issues of the Body” Kinesiology classes taught by CSSJ Governing Board member Dr. Rita Liberti.
Cabello is a featured social justice leader in the Futbolistas4Life film, and she was able to share her extensive experiences and knowledge with our students. Cabello’s presentation was called “The Labor of Play and Its Impact on The Body” and was described as follows: “Through a series of questions, we will explore
ways in which play/sports/games mark and define the body - reinforcing AND reimagining ways of being. Through inquiry and dialogue (and maybe a little play) we will unpack how our bodies hold information and produce new forms of knowledge. Can we play ourselves into freedom?”
CSSJ - Youth Sports and Activism Summit
Hosted By the Center for Sport and Social Justice
Led by members of the CSSJ and Dr. Scott Brooks of the Global Sport Institute (Arizona State University)
The event begins with a brief introduction by the Co-Directors of the CSSJ. They illustrate community work that they have conducted with youth sports in our urban area, including a previous event, YouthSpace held in 2015 .
Dr. Scott Brooks discusses his work in various American contexts with urban youths and their activism practices.
Bay Area community leaders involved in facilitating innovative urban youth sports projects each share their experiences and issues. Each featured group concludes with discussion about their relationship with the CSSJ and future directions.
Question and Answer time led by moderator, Dr. Scott Brooks.
Wyomia Tyus : The Politics of Black Womanhood and Sport, September 27th, 2018
Olympic Champion Wyomia Tyus in conversatin with Journalist Dave ZirinSport and the #MeToo Movement, April 18, 2018
A conversation with author and investigative journalist Jessica Luther and WNBA All-Star and social advocate Layshia Clarendon, facilitated by progressive journalist and host of KALW’s “Your Call” Rose Aguilar. The panelists provide their insights on the current politics and culture of sport in North American society. Specifically, how sexual violence and gender and sex discrimination in sport exist and are maintained, noting the direct implications of the power dynamics and overall structure and mission of sport organizations.
CSSJ Event 2016 Feb 10
Cal State East Bay’s Center for Sport & Social Justice (CSSJ) hosted Olympians John Carlos and Wyomia Tyus for a special event Feb. 10, 2016 in the University Theatre. Dave Zirin, an award-winning sports journalist for “The Nation,” moderated question-and-answer session with the athletes who famously protested against racial injustice in America during the 1968 Mexico City Games.
http://www.csueastbay.edu/news/2016/01/02022016.html