Sport in Society hosts 15th annual Human Rights Leadership Forum

Who: The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is hosting the 15th annual Human Rights Leadership Forum. The keynote speaker is Northeastern University professor and accomplished Jazz musician Emmett Price. Additional speakers include: WBZ�s Steve Burton, Blue Skye�s Grier Potter, the Boston Celtic�s Marcellus Heath, the Boston Celtic�s Leigh Trimmier, founder of Dunk the Vote Ron Bell, the Boston Celtic�s Wayne Levy, Paralympians Paul Martin and Kip St. Germain, and Olympian Chris Jarvis.



What: Sport in Society will honor more than 500 Massachusetts students for the work they have done over the year to reduce prejudice and violence within their schools and local communities. Chosen by the students, the theme is �The Role Leadership Plays in Human Rights and Sports.� During the forum, a local middle and high school will receive the Darryl Williams Award for their efforts and service to their community. In addition, one high school will receive the Mentors in Violence Prevention Leadership Award.



When: Wednesday, May 3, from 9:00am - 1:00pm



Where: Blackman Auditorium Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02120



About the Center for the Study of Sport in Society

The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is the world�s leading social justice organization that uses sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. The flagship organization located in the heart of Boston, Mass. was founded in 1984 by Dr. Richard Lapchick and touts branches in Baltimore, Md. and Phoenix, Ariz. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes. Sport in Society�s innovative programs are all staffed by former college or professional athletes and have been awarded America�s most successful violence prevention program by Lou Harris, the Peter F. Ducker Award as the most innovative non-profit program in the social sector, and have been cited as the National Crime Prevention Council�s 50 Best Strategies to Prevent Violent Domestic Crimes. For more information please visit http://www.sportinsociety.org.