Courts of Public Opinion
A Celebration of 250 Years of Community Sport, Democracy, and Public Life in America
Speaker
Mrs. Jemele Hill (Award winning sports journalist and host of the Spolitics Podcast) and Dr. Simon Darnell (Associate Professor University of Toronto and Director of the Center of Sport Policy Studies)Date & time
Apr 8, 2026,
12:30-2:30 pm EDT
Location
This is a Virtual Event.
The symposium will feature a thought-provoking panel discussion followed by an interactive advocacy workshop designed for students, athletes, and community members. In-person participants will engage in a strategic foresight workshop to imagine the future of sport and democracy over the next 250 years. We will explore how participants can leverage sport as a platform for civic leadership, community development, and social impact.
Registration is now open. We invite you to be part of this timely and important conversation