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Diversity in Sports, with Maritza McClendon

 
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In this episode, nonprofit consultant Jess Cooper sits down with 2004 Olympic silver medalist Maritza McClendon to discuss diversity in sports. They break down how Maritza’s experience growing up as a black female athlete gave her a platform to help give athletes of this generation a voice. They address:

  • How Maritza’s involvement in swimming has evolved since becoming the first black woman to make a US Olympic swim team and medal.
  • The importance of integrating DEI efforts throughout an organization.
  • The misconceptions about DEI in sports representation.
  • Creating safe spaces for all members of a sports community.
  • Being an advocate for and giving voice to the current generation of black athletes.

Support Inclusion Catalyst by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/inclusion-catalyst

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In this episode, nonprofit consultant Jess Cooper sits down with 2004 Olympic silver medalist Maritza McClendon to discuss diversity in sports. They break down how Maritza’s experience growing up as a black female athlete gave her a platform to help give athletes of this generation a voice. They address:

  • How Maritza’s involvement in swimming has evolved since becoming the first black woman to make a US Olympic swim team and medal.
  • The importance of integrating DEI efforts throughout an organization.
  • The misconceptions about DEI in sports representation.
  • Creating safe spaces for all members of a sports community.
  • Being an advocate for and giving voice to the current generation of black athletes.

Support Inclusion Catalyst by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/inclusion-catalyst

  continue reading

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