An Inspiring Evening Honoring Change Makers & Barrier Breakers in Sport

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About the Power of Sport Gala

The Power of Sport Gala is a decades-long tradition of honoring individuals who use their power and influence in sports to break barriers and draw awareness to social justice causes. Previous honorees include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robin Roberts, Jordn Wieber, Jackie Robinson and many others.

 

This year's Gala was held on October 24 in Orlando, FL. Presented by Major League Baseball and NASCAR, the Gala honored four individuals who embody our belief that sport is a powerful unifier for all. 

 

Funds raised at the Gala further the Institute's reach and fuel our work to work to inspire, to unite, and to create hope. Thank you for your support!

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2024 Power of Sport Gala Honorees

 

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Learn More About the Honorees

   

 

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Tiffany Greene is one of ESPN’s lead on-air personalities for the network’s HBCU coverage, and regularly announces college football and basketball throughout the NCAA season. Greene has also called games for the WNBA and NBA G-League, along with several postseason contests including the NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Tournament, Celebration Bowl, FCS Playoffs and more.

2017 Hall of Fame Inductee - Robin Roberts

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Emcee (and eventual 2023 Power of Sport honoree), Jemele Hill inducted television broadcaster Robin Roberts into the Institute's Hall of Fame at the 2017 Power of Sport Gala (formerly the Giant Steps Awards).

A Look Back - Power of Sport Gala 2023

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2018 Hall of Fame Inductee - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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2001 DeVos Community Enrichment Award recipient, Grant Hill, inducted Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, into the Institute's Hall of Fame at the 2018 Power of Sport Gala (formerly the Giant Steps Awards).

About the Institute for Sport and Social Justice

We believe sport is a universal language that unites people across borders, fostering understanding and cooperation. Through dynamic educational delivery, knowledge creation, and community building, we equip and empower individuals in sport to be leaders of change for their communities and the world at large.

A 501(c)(3) organization founded by human rights activist Dr. Richard Lapchick in 1985, we are a group of former athletes, scholars and content experts who continue his fight for social change.

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