Press Release Archives - The Doug Williams Center

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March 10, 2022

The Doug Williams Center Connects HBCU Students with Ivy League educators for the 2022 Athletes’ Voices Fellowship

Inaugural Fellowship cohort includes students from Grambling State, Central State, and more March 9, 2022…

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December 13, 2021

New Research from The Doug Williams Center Supports Movement to Restore Jim Thorpe as the Sole Gold Medalist for his 1912 Olympic Victories

Bright Path Strong urges the International Olympic Committee to fully reinstate Thorpe December 13, 2021…

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Brandon Logan | Executive Director Doug Williams Center for the Study of Race and Politics in Sports

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August 16, 2021

Why Diversity Matters in Louisiana College Sports Administration and How the State Is Addressing It

Tune In to Live Streamed Sports Hiring Task Force Meeting Today at 1p.m. August 16,…

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August 10, 2021

New Research Shows Need for HBCU Gymnastics to Address National Sports Equity Issues

The Doug Williams Center Releases Study on Black Women in Gymnastics with Research Support from…

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June 2, 2021

Unanimous House Vote Passes Historic Louisiana Diversity Sports Hiring Bill

HCR-19 could transform outlook for college head coaching roles through The Doug Williams Center June…

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May 4, 2021

House Education Committee votes unanimous support for Rep. Ken Brass’s HCR 19 Initiative with The Doug Williams Center

Athletic Director and Head Coach roles to be impacted by pending diversity, inclusion, and equity…

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April 24, 2021

Grambling State to host Brown Girls Do Gymnastics Conference with The Doug Williams Center

Ruston Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau supports the conference with eyes on changing the landscape…

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March 17, 2021

New Research & Study Division at The Doug Williams Center Launches with First Academic Case Selection

HBCUs contribute to case study development to power increases in doctoral candidacy among Black students…

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February 1, 2021

The Doug Williams Center, Learfield IMG College Announce Collaboration to Help Grow Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Business of College Sports

Month-Long Black History Month Initiative Kicks Off Today GRAMBLING, La and PLANO, Texas - Feb.…

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December 23, 2020

Financial Tech Executive John V. Priore joins The Doug Williams Center Advisory Board

Priority Payment Systems Vice Chairman to provide social advancement support alongside Cynthia Marshall, Magic Johnson,…

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