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Join a discussion about how social activism intersects with sports, race and media in today’s society. Former Houston Texans running back arianfoster foster and 1968 Olympian johncarlos1968, along with influential academics, will be on campus TOMORROW to discuss how they’ve incorporated activism into their professions. len_cannon will moderate. - What: “The Game Changers: From Raised Fists to #TakeAKnee” - When: Thursday, Nov. 16; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Where: UH Student Theater - PARTICIPANTS: - -John Carlos: Former track and field athlete and professional football player; stood with his fist in the air on the winners’ podium at the 1968 Olympics in support of global human rights. - Arian Foster: Former NFL All-Pro Running Back and the Houston Texans’ all-time leading rusher; kneeled during the national anthem as a member of the Miami Dolphins. - Ed Thomas: Former All-American New Orleans recruit, University of Houston graduate and professional football player for the Tampa Bay Buccane...

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