The Politics of Sports kicks off five-part, landmark series of free panel discussions at HCC
Jan 24, 2018
Former Houston Oilers defensive backs Bubba McDowell and Audray McMillian are among the professional athletes, sports executives, journalists and business owners who will serve as panelists for “The Politics of Sports,” the first of a five-part series of high-powered discussions commemorating Black History Month at HCC.
“The Politics of Sports” takes place at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2018, in Room 100 of HCC Central's Learning Hub Science Building, 1300 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004. The event is free and open to all.
Discussion topics for “The Politics of Sports” include: The business of sports, minority ownership of sports franchises, Colin Kaepernick, current concerns in high school, college and professional sports, players’ roles and responsibilities, and opportunities for professional coaching and front-office positions for people of color.
Ralph Cooper, veteran sports broadcaster for KCOH 1230 AM, is the panel moderator.
Panelists for “The Politics of Sports”:
- Bubba McDowell - Former veteran Houston Oilers and Carolina Panthers defensive back and the assistant head football coach at Prairie View A&M University.
- Audray McMillian - Former Houston Oilers and Minnesota Vikings cornerback and owner/founder of New Choice Builders in Houston, TX.
- Ralph Cooper - Longtime sports broadcaster at KCOH radio in Houston and panel moderator.
- Jerome Solomon - Sports columnist for the Houston Chronicle and local sports broadcasting commentator.
- Dr. Charles McClelland - Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, Texas Southern University.
- Albert "AJ" Johnson III - Former professional football player for the NFL, NFL Europe and the CFL; Executive Director, Positive Coaching Alliance - Houston.
- Kerrie Patterson-Brown - Educator, coach and former student-athlete. Founder and executive director, Legacy the School of Sport Sciences in Houston.
The HCC Black History Committee is offering “The Politics of” panel discussions, a first-of-a-kind series at HCC, throughout February to explore and create constructive dialogue on some of the most critical and relevant issues facing our city and nation. Topics, times, dates and locations of subsequent discussions are as follows:
- 7 p.m., Thursday, February 8 - The Politics of Education
HCC Central, Room 100, Learning Hub Science Bldg., 1300 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004
Moderator: Charles Hudson, operations manager and radio host, Texas Southern University
- 7 p.m., Thursday, February 15 - The Politics of Gentrification/Urban Development
HCC Central, Room 100, Learning Hub Science Bldg., 1300 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004
Moderator: Garnet Coleman, State Representative, District 147
- 7 p.m., Thursday, February 22 - The Politics of Safety at Worship
Moderator: Pastor Murray Martin, Mother Zion Baptist Church, Bay City, TX.
HCC Central, Room 100, Learning Hub Science Bldg., 1300 Holman St., Houston, TX 77004
- 10 a.m., Saturday, February 24 - The Politics of Entertainment
Moderator: Ashley Tamar Davis, Grammy nominated singer and recording artist.
HCC Southwest, West Loop Campus, 5601 W. Loop South, Houston, TX 77051
More information about each free panel discussion is available at hccs.edu/blackhistory, or by calling 713.718.5000.