A historic week for minority coaches
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe hirings of Charlie Strong at Louisville and Mike London at Virginia represent great progress for college football.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Latino influence shapes action sports
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comWith strong roots in the Latino community, action sports are a natural for Hispanics in L.A.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Mark Sanchez and football's lost past
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe Mark Sanchez sensation in New York just might shed some light on the Hispanics who came before him in pro football.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009Brand: 'A friend in the justice world'
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comFrom academics to Title IX to civil rights, the late Myles Brand did his best to keep intercollegiate athletics on the right path.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009'They give me back my hope'
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe lessons of apartheid still resonate for Dwight Howard, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Bosh and others on a Basketball Without Borders trip to South Africa.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Oregon hears the call to action
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIn December, Richard Lapchick issued a call to action to address the appalling lack of opportunity for minority coaches in college sports. The state of Oregon apparently heard that call.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Kareem's calling: Building a better world
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comSome might be surprised that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is in high demand as a speaker at anti-Semitism events. Those close to him, though, know how well he understands the cause.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009The DeFrantz credo: 'Yes, you can!'
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comTo watch Anita DeFrantz interact with young athletes is to know how well she leads, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009Lilian Thuram's off-the-pitch courage
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comSoccer great Lilian Thuram retired from competition last year, but he hasn't stopped working to right the racial wrongs in France.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Rens' Isaacs a world champion
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comIt would be appropriate for the Basketball Hall of Fame to induct another pioneer, John "Wonder Boy" Isaacs.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009A call to civil rights action in college football
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comThe number of African-American head coaches in college football is shrinking, while the gap in graduation rates is widening. It's time for drastic action, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008NASCAR making strides in drive for Hispanic diversity
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comClearly, the talent is there, but professional racing still needs more top Latino drivers at all levels. And corporate sponsors still need to fully embrace diversity as a business imperative, writes Richard Lapchick.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Bithorn paved the way for Puerto Rican players
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comGenerations of Puerto Rican baseball players followed in the footsteps of the legendary Hiram Bithorn, who made his Major League Baseball debut in April 1942.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2008Gustav evokes memories of tragedy, triumph
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comRichard Lapchick has witnessed sport transform society, help it heal and help people believe that strength will return. As he watched Hurricane Gustav approach the New Orleans area, he reflected on the role of sport in the wake of Katrina three years ago.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008China well-versed in controlling flow of information
Richard Lapchick, Special to ESPN.comAs coverage of the attack on Todd and Barbara Bachman shows, China can mute its own journalists but can't control the foreign media reporting news events surrounding the Beijing Olympics.
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