HBCU Sports Ecosystem Series: Beyond the Game — Alabama State University
The Center for Africana Futures (CAF) continues its groundbreaking HBCU Sports Ecosystem Series: Beyond the Game, this time in partnership with Alabama State University Athletics.
This conversation builds on the CAF mission to explore the intersections of athletics, education, technology, and innovation within the HBCU landscape — highlighting how our institutions cultivate leadership, culture, and forward-thinking excellence both on and off the field.
Join us for an engaging Campus Conversation featuring distinguished leaders from Alabama State University:
Dr. Jason Cable, Vice President & Director of Athletics, Alabama State University
Cyrus Russ, Deputy Director of Athletics, Alabama State University
Dr. Genese A. Lavalais, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Alabama State University
Host: Dr. J. Kenyatta Cavil, Research Director, Center for Africana Futures & Dean, College of Education, Texas Southern University
Together, these thought leaders will discuss how HBCU athletic programs are redefining success — from Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and AI-driven analytics to student-athlete development and institutional innovation.
Why It Matters
The HBCU Sports Ecosystem Series is more than a conversation — it’s a movement. Each stop celebrates the enduring legacy of HBCU athletics while advancing dialogue on the future of education, technology, and professional growth within our communities.
Stay tuned for the date, time, and location of the Alabama State University edition.
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