Playing with Fire examines the intersection of sports and social inequity related specifically to race in American life. A four-part discussion series, the series will consist of informal conversations with prominent former and current athletes, coaches, university athletic directors, and scholars and analysts. Each discussion will be held at Legends Nightclub on the south side of Notre Dame’s campus. The series is open to the public.

Scholars and Analysts
Wednesday, February 15
Legends, 7:30pm

Pam Oliver -
Fox Sports reporter and analyst. Former All-American track star at Florida A&M.

Dr. Richard Lapchick -
Director of both the National Consortium for Academics and Sports and the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports.

Dr. Earl Smith -
Professor of Sociology and Director of American Ethnic Studies Program at Wake Forest University.