Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 11.13

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 11.13

THE NEWSLETTER

"The

diverse

minds behind your favorite sports teams, brands, athletes, charities, and content."

The Miseducation of the Student-Athlete: How to Fix College Sportsby 

Collin | RISE | NYC • MIA

As the revenues generated by big-time college sports continue to skyrocket, virtually all of thedebate involves whether (and how much) student-athletes should be paid for play. Kenneth L.Shropshire and member

Collin D. Williams, Jr.

, argue that the focus should be on prioritizing ameaningful education. In their new book, The Miseducation of the Student-Athlete: How to FixCollege Sports, Shropshire and Williams offer a roadmap to increase the likelihood that student-athletes can succeed both on and off the field.  Learn more.

Cecelia Townes | Beyond the Game LLC | GladiatHers

is asking for donations for Play Like A Girl, an organization dedicated to creating opportunities for girls to play. She's chosen to support Play Like A Girl because she believes that girls are better when they are allowed to play. She believes that girls who play become women who lead. She believes that when we allow and support play among girls, we make the world a better place. Join Cecelia in supporting an organization that is changing the world

one girl

at a time! Every amount helps and is greatly appreciated...no amount is too big or small! Learn more HERE

Upcoming Events

(Miami, FL) NASCAR Xfinity Race - Homestead Miami 11.18

MiS has been invited to the Homestead Miami Speedway race in Miami on November 18th. If you would like to attend, please directly message Shaina W | Founder - Minorities in Sports ASAP.

(Washington, DC) The Office Party DC 1.11

The "Office Party" is an event created specifically with the millennial entrepreneur in mind.  The concept is to bring the holiday, "Office Party" experience to entrepreneurs and freelancers in the DMV.

With an emerging community of creatives and thriving millennial professionals in the dc metro area specifically, the goal is to launch an annual "holiday style" party catered to a demographic that is often forgotten about during the "Office Party" season.