DEI on Sports

Dr. Wes McKinzie and Coach Gary Jones•www.anchor.fm

Keep your eye on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in athletics with Dr. Wes McKinzie, Coach Gary Jones, and special guests from the world of sports.

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Episodes

Cedric Ikpo from Thunder Fellows + Angel Reese and the Demons of Racism

For Episode 3 of DEI on Sports, Dr. Wes McKinzie is joined by Cedric Ikpo, executive director of the Thunder Fellows program. A partnership between the the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder and CAA Sports, Thunder Fellows is designed to unlock opportunities in sports, technology, and entertainment for Black high school and college students in the Tulsa area. 0:14 - Introductions 0:50 - Discussion of Gary Jones' response to racism targeting high school basketball state champions Jason Berger's TV featu...

Apr 12, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Dr. Jen Fry on BYU volleyball, Brittney Griner, Dawn & Geno + NFL racism

For Episode 2 of DEI on Sports, Dr. Wes McKinzie and Gary Jones are joined by Dr. Jen Fry, a sports geographer, tech founder, and sought-after speaker and educator. A veteran volleyball coach, Dr. Fry owns JenFryTalks, a social justice education firm that explores the intersection of conflict and DEI. She advises on best practices that create more equitable organizations, communities, and teams, where each person feels a sense of belonging. 0:15 - Introductions + NCAA Tournament Talk 3:25 - DEI ...

Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Dr. Kenneth Shropshire + Black Coaches, White Dunkers, and Segregated Spaces

For Episode 1 of DEI on Sports, Dr. Wes McKinzie and Gary Jones are joined by Dr. Kenneth Shropshire, one of the foremost experts in the realm of race and sport. An award-winning author, Dr. Shropshire is the David W. Hauck Professor Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where he leads the Wharton Coalition on Equity and Opportunity. He served as an executive with the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee and has worked with many sports entities. 0:13 - Introductions 1:...

Mar 01, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1

DEI on Sports - teaser

Coming soon ... it's DEI on Sports, a new podcast that will keep an eye on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in athletics. Dr. Wes McKinzie and Coach Gary Jones will welcome special guests from around the world of sports to discuss the highs and lows of DEI in the industry. Stay tuned for the debut episode!

Dec 17, 2022•35 sec

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