At The Institute for Sport & Social Justice, we believe in the transcendent power of sport to change the world. We unleash that power by educating, empowering, and inspiring individuals, organizations, and the global community to live their values by standing up for equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Our annual celebration – the Power of Sport Gala – is a decades-long tradition of honoring changemakers who have used the platform of sport to impact the world. Former honorees include: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robin Roberts, Allyson Felix, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Danny Wuerffel, Carmelo Anthony, Jordyn Wieber, Jackie Robinson, and many others.
2023 Power of Sport Honorees
Hall of Fame: Billy Bean
Excellence in Sports Journalism: Jemele Hill
Power of Sport: Olivia Pichardo
Power of Sport: Eli A. Wolff (posthumous)
Power of Sport: Black Women in Sport Foundation Founders - Tina Sloan-Green, Dr. Alpha Alexander, Dr. Nikki Franke, Linda Greene Esq.
This year's gala will have a sneaker ball theme. Think black tie attire with sneakers, yes sneakers! Ditch your formal shoes and make a fashion statement with your sneaker game. We are also asking everyone to bring a pair of sneakers to donate.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the power of sport and to help fuel our work for a more just and equitable world.
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