Sport as a Vehicle for Change

Haskell Turns Racism into Opportunites

As the NAIA's only tribal university, Haskell's (Kan.) student-athletes can face racially, culturally, and socially insensitive behavior at sporting events. The university, along with NAIA R.I.S.E., are taking the opportunity to educate others and to recognize, honor, and celebrate Haskell's student diversity.

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Bluefield Takes a Stand

In January 2021, the Bluefield (Va.) Men's Basketball team kneeled during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice...

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The Power of Athletics

Bob Kendrick - President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
"Our museum is a social justice museum."
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We Are Back #NAIATogether
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