We met with Max Kellerman at Le Pain Quotidien to discuss what he knew about the issues in the world of sport. He said that ESPN is very good at being open to new ideas in sports. They are very careful about what they do and have started inter-company programs to prevent it. He also told us that ESPN does a good job for themselves, but can’t do too much for disrespectful fans.
Sports and Equality
Interviewing Allison Grover
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We interviewed Allison Grover, a board member for athlete ally. We asked her about what athlete ally is doing in the fight for equality in sports.
The NBA is Creating an Equal Playing Field Too
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We went to the NBA office by Rockefeller Center. We interviewed Kaitlin Sloane about what the NBA is doing that will reach their goal of creating equality in sports.
Eating Croissants with ESPN’s Max Kellerman
by Kate
We interviewed “First Take” star Max Kellerman about his opinions on our topic.
Empowerment and Equality at the Women’s March
by Kate
I went to the NYC women’s march with the LREI group. We went to the high school early and saw people making signs and knitting pussy hats. Even though we weren’t moving for most of the time, it was still a really important and fun experience.
Visiting NBA Offices
by Kate
We went to the NBA offices on 5th avenue to interview Kaitlin Sloane and have a look at the workplace. The whole thing was about five floors, and every room was basketball themed.
Interview With Team of Mother and Daughter: Fighting For Equality
by Heidi
I interviewed Kate Grace and Kathy Smith over skype about their personal experiences of being a woman in sports. Kate Grace is a professional runner who competed in the 2016 Olympics. She also runs in other competitions. Kathy Smith was one of the most known 80s aerobics instructors. Both had to overcome a lot of sexism in their work, and they both are experts on what it’s like to be a female athlete now.
Hudson Taylor: An Ally to All
by Heidi
On December 5th, we skyped Hudson Taylor to learn more about the treatment of LGBTQ athletes in sports. We talked about his personal impact on this issue. We also talked briefly about gender equality and what he believes are the future steps for equality in sports. He offered perspectives to issues we had never heard before, like his ideas about sports in the future.
Kate Grace and Kathy Smith: Mother and Daughter, Athlete and Athlete
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We called Kate and Kathy on the phone. We asked them a variety of questions that focused mainly on the treatment in the field of work that they do, specifically in sports.
Mother and Daughter Duo Redefine the Term “Athlete”
by Kate
We interviewed Mz. Smith and her daughter Mz. Grace. We talked to them about their experiences as female athletes.
Sexual Assault in Sports: Why the Abuse Has Yet To Stop
by Heidi
In November, my group and I interviewed Will Hobson from the Washington Post. We skyped him in the learning lab, and we asked him about his work on reporting sexual assault in the Olympics. He has written about many different things, including work about houses in Florida, that won him a Pulitzer Prize. Recently, he has been writing lengthy articles about sexual assault in the Olympics, especially to young girls in camps for gymnastics.
Hudson Taylor: Fighter to Founder
by Kate
We interviewed Athlete Ally founder Hudson Taylor. He talked to us about what he does for his job, and what inspired him to be an advocate for equality in sports.
Hudson Taylor: An Athlete And an Ally
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We interviewed Hudson Taylor, the Founder of Athlete Ally. We spoke about his role as an ally, and how he helps others be allies.
Will Hobson Interview: Sexual Assault in the Olympics
by Kate
We interviewed Pulitzer Prize winner Will Hobson, a journalist at the Washington Post. Recently, he has been writing about sexual assault in the Olympics.
Will Hobson: More Than a Pulitzer Prize
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We interviewed Pulitzer Prize-winning, Washington Post writer Will Hobson, though he won the Pulitzer Prize at the Tampa Bay Times.
Interview With Olympian Chris Mosier
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We interviewed Chris Mosier, the first-ever transgender Olympic Athlete on team USA via Skype.
Interview with Chris Mosier
by Heidi
We held a skype interview with transgender athlete Chris Mosier. He is a well-known runner and has advocated for equal rights for people who identify as transgender.
Interview With Allison Grover
by Harvey Liam Van Blerkom III
We interviewed Allison Grover and learned about Athlete Ally’s mission. We also learned about people who were not members of LGBT but still stood up for their rights.
Interview with Allison Grover
by Kate
Allison Grover came to the school, and we asked her questions about what she does, her opinions on things like title 9 and transgender people in sports. We also asked what we could do to raise awareness about LGBTQ issues in sports.
Interview with Allison Grover.
by Heidi
We met Allison Grover at school and interviewed her about what it’s like to work for Athlete Ally. We discussed what she considers the biggest issues facing LGBTQ rights in sports and what we can do to help. We also talked about title nine and the current administration.
Interview with Chris Mosier
by Kate
We skyped Mr. Mosier and asked him a variety of general questions. The whole interview took about 45 minutes.
