The world of sports can provide an important lens through which to examine societal issues. This week's virtual town hall discussion will focus on race relations, racism and racial activism in sports. The discussion will extend to another side of the sports business, the lack of diversity in ownership, management and leadership roles. Panelists will also explore the impact of COVID-19 on school sports throughout Chicagoland.
Panelists include:
- Richard Dent, member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl championship team
- Otis Wilson, member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl championship team
PART TWO
Part 2: Do You Hear Me? A Discussion About Race examining sports
PART THREE
Part 3: Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race hosted by Jim Rose
PART FOUR
Part 4: Jim Rose hosts Do You Hear Me? A Discussion About Race
The rest of the video of this Town Hall will be available here on ABC7Chicago.com later today.
The virtual town hall will also exclusively stream live on ABC 7's Facebook Live, YouTube, ABC 7's app, and ABC 7's connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV and Roku.
PREVIOUS TOWN HALLS:
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on June 4, 2020: Hosted by Cheryl Burton, on the aftermath of George Floyd's death
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on June 11, 2020: Hosted by Karen Jordan and Hosea Sanders, on organizational social change
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on June 18, 2020: Hosted by Evelyn Holmes and Will Jones,on youth movements
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on June 25, 2020: Hostel by Terrell Brown and Leah Hope, on racism in public education
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on July 2, 2020: Hosted by Hosea Sanders, on summer festivals
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on July 9, 2020: Hosted by Samantha Chatman, on Black Greek letter organizations
Do You Hear Me? A Discussion about Race on July 9, 2020: Hosted by Cheryl Burton, on violence
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