Athletics

  • 2024 Mar 19

    JFK Jr. Forum | Leveling the Playing Field: Sports and Racial Equality in the United States

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School—Online

    In the United States, sports and patriotism go hand in hand. For decades, expressions of national pride have been common at sporting events — starting with national anthem renditions in 1918 and including military flyovers since 2001. Once considered a 'politically neutral' space, the sports industry is now a contested stage for American patriotism and dissent — as well as power struggles between white owners and managers, and the vast majority of players, who are of color. How are players and journalists using this stage to advance racial equity in the U.S. today?

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  • 2024 Apr 20

    Bark at the Park: Harvard Baseball and Softball

    11:30am

    Location: 

    O’Donnell and Soldiers Field, 65 North Harvard St., Allston

    Bring your dog to enjoy the Crimson doubleheader as both the Harvard Baseball and Softball teams play! Harvard Baseball will take on Darmouth at 11:30am  and 3pm.  Harvard Softball will take on UPenn at 12:30pm.

    All dogs in attendance will receive a free Harvard-themed item.