Richard Lapchick

@RichardLapchick

Husband, Dad, Activist, Educator/Author, Feminist, Anti-racist, Animal lover, UCF Knight, Founder , Sport for Positive Social Change

Orlando, FL
bus.ucf.edu/sportbusiness
Joined November 2009
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  1. 23 hours ago

    Today is the birthday of - what better way to lead into Each day I will highlight one Black athlete who was a pioneer in sport.

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  2. Jan 29

    partnership with the giant supermarket chain leaves swaths of low-income and Black neighborhoods without easy access to the prime distributors of vaccine in the state’s largest metro areas.

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  3. Jan 29

    This is very disturbing: Shotguns, scholars and the - has formed a 10-year partnership with a conservative college in Michigan. via

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    Jan 27

    My reaction to The Popes statement today about hate groups and the 76th Anniversary of Auschwitz.

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  5. Jan 27

    Hank Aaron diversity fund starts with $2M in pledges from Atlanta Braves, MLB, players' association. This fund will work to increase minority participation among players, managers, coaches and front-office personnel. Read more here

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  6. Jan 27

    Tokyo is set to reveal new plans of safety protocols for the Olympic Games.

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  7. Jan 27

    I am proud that was included on and World Report’s annual ranking of top online bachelor’s degree programs. We ranked 14th!

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  8. Jan 26

    Iffy Onuora will be taking on as the new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion role at the premier league. Just in January we have seen many initiatives for gender equity, and diversity and inclusion. Let's continue these steps forward for change.

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  9. Jan 26

    For the second year in a row, no African Americans were hired for NFL coaching jobs. Previously, this resulted in apologies and meetings. Now, it is up to the players to start holding owners accountable for the lack of diversity in head coaching positions.

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  10. Jan 25

    Always ahead of the game. Here is another first: Two women — Natalie Sago and Jenna Schroeder — to officiate same game via

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  11. Jan 25

    This is a great article on the history of co-authored by David Meggyesy. He was one of the first and is one of my heroes.

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  12. Jan 24

    I appreciate the words of wisdom from President -Even with gone, can be even better | Commentary

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  13. Jan 24

    President Joe Biden has joined in support of trans athletes participating as their identified gender in high school and college sports. Already we are seeing a step toward unity and progress in this country, after years of division.

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  14. Jan 24

    Who is ready for WNBA Racial and Gender Report Card?

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  15. Jan 22

    This was the gathering brought together by Sports Illustrated to discuss for a cover story. , as always, stands out.

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  16. Jan 22

    I was blessed to be able to spend quality time with and others who fought in sport when @SportsIllustrated did a cover story on the subject in 1988. We lost a great person who did so much.

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  17. Jan 22

    The team continues to lead the way for diversity on NFL teams as it is to name GM & the 1st Black woman to be named a full-time assistant coach. . via

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  18. Jan 21

    This is good news for sport as are close to being sold, ending stint as a owner

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  19. Jan 21

    And was a true friend to me personally and professionally and a great partner for the Program. I will be rooting for unless they are playing the .

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  20. Jan 21

    I am happy for @UCFDannyWhite landing the AD position. But I am sad that means he is leaving us at . He brought great success in making us a national brand that won big, hired woman & people of color, and educated our .

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