Sports and Social Justice

The AFL-CIO hosted a panel discussion analyzing the role of professional athletes in advocating for racial and social justice. Speakers incl… read more

The AFL-CIO hosted a panel discussion analyzing the role of professional athletes in advocating for racial and social justice. Speakers included NFL Players Association counsel Joe Briggs, Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson and AFL-CIO’s Carmen Berkley. They discussed the implications of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick protesting during the national anthem and the role of labor unions in racial justice. Author and sportswriter Dave Zirin moderated the event. close

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  • Carmen Berkley Director AFL-CIO->Civil, Human and Women's Rights
  • Joe Briggs Counsel National Football League Players Association->Public Policy
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Sports and Social Justice

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Program ID:
417427-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 25, 2016 | 5:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Nov 12, 2016 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Oct 25, 2016 | 5:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 25, 2016 | 5:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Oct 26, 2016 | 4:09pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 27, 2016 | 8:35am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 30, 2016 | 3:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 12, 2016 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Nov 12, 2016 | 8:10pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Nov 12, 2016 | 11:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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