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Negro Leagues Legacy & The Fight for Gender Equity in College Sports

Negro Leagues Legacy & The Fight for Gender Equity in College Sports

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Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, joins us to share the rich history of the Negro Leagues, their role in shaping Major League Baseball, and the museum’s ambitious plans for expansion in Kansas City. From Jackie Robinson to Henry Aaron, Kendrick’s stories bring to life the players, pioneers, and cultural impact of Black baseball in America.

🏀 Pam Seidenman, founder of Accelerate Equity, discusses the persistent gender inequities in college sports more than 50 years after Title IX. She explains the data behind scholarship and participation gaps, the potential negative impact of the House settlement, and what needs to change for true equality in college athletics.

Plus, producer Tony Cordaro brings the latest sports headlines and unveils two more teams in his preseason Top 25 countdown.SportsIQ Podcast Larry SmithBob Kendrick Negro Leagues Baseball MuseumPam Seidenman Accelerate EquityTitle IX college sportsNegro Leagues history Jackie RobinsonHank Aaron MLB integrationHouse settlement NIL gender equityWomen’s sports NCAACollege football preseason Top 25Producer Tony Cordaro

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