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Sport and Society

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Naomi Osaka Had Something to Say: Why Sport Matters

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 28
Manhattanville University's Amy Bass speaks as part of our winter 2026 lecture series, "Sport and Society."
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The Great Bridge: Do Sports Close or Exacerbate Racial Gaps in Communities?

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday, January 21
Do sports bring communities together, or do they reinforce existing racial divides? Mikaela Dufur of BYU's Sociology Department explores how sports can function both as a powerful bridge across racial lines and, at times, a force that deepens inequality. Part of our winter 2026 lecture series, "Sport and Society."
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