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August 1, 2022

Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris Expand Black College Football Hall of Fame with Annual HBCU Football Classic Weekend

Tickets on sale now for the 2022 Black College Hall of Fame Classic August 1,…

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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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February 9, 2022

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

Case study now available for download; Bright Path Strong petition continues February 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 16, 2021

The Doug Williams Center Celebrates Juneteenth with Informational Campaign

Juneteenth Week Kicks Off with Resources and Information on Antiracism June 16, 2021 – Grambling,…

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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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