OLLI0044 - Race, Gender, and Sports

Course Description

In partnership with the Vanderbilt Sports and Society Initiative and Vanderbilt Athletics, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss leads this course exploring issues related to race, gender, and sports. Each week, Andrew will lead a discussion with a fascinating speaker sharing insights on a particular aspect of the theme. Speakers -- including former professional athletes, leading academicians, and college coaches --- will come to Nashville from around the country to discuss issues ranging from the history of the Gay Games, the misunderstood legacy of Adolph Rupp, human rights abuses associated with the Olympics, women working in men's college sports, and more. Watch video