WATCH THE RECORDED WEBINAR: In case anyone couldn’t make Friday night’s powerful Roundtable discussion presented by Rowing in Color, below is the link — please feel free to share:
- Black Coaches and Rowers Roundtable: https://youtu.be/amyQYG3CspE
- Rowing Clubs, Diversity, Looking Within – Starting Conversations: https://youtu.be/yqiZStL7oGw
USRowing is pleased to announce that a Black Rowers and Coaches Roundtable sponsored by Rowing in Color has been added to our webinar schedule for Friday, June 19th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. EDT. This experienced panel of influential Black rowers and coaches will have an in-depth discussion on the topics of race, inclusion, and equity in the sport of rowing. This panel is open to both members and non-members. Panelists include:
- David Banks – Two-time U.S. Olympic Rower; Five-time U.S. National Team Rower; Board of Directors, Oakland Strokes
- Richard Butler – Former Diversity and Inclusion Manager, USRowing; Former Executive Director, Three Rivers Rowing Association
- Malcolm Doldron – Women’s Lightweight Head Coach, Boston University; Head Coach, USRowing Under 23 Lightweight Women’s National Team Selection Camp
- Michael Green – Dartmouth Men’s Rowing, Class of 2021
- Brannon Johnson – Owner and CEO, BLJ Rowing
- Patrick Johnson – Lead Coach and Program Director, DC Strokes Rowing Club, Athletes Without Limits, and US Army Warrior Games
- Asiya Mahmud – Assistant Coach, Drexel University Women’s Rowing
- Catherine Reddick – Two-time Pan American Games Medalist (2011: 2x, 4x); Board Member, Philadelphia City Rowing
- Kadee Sylla – 2019 U.S. Under 23 National Team Rower; University of San Diego Women’s Rowing, Class of 2020
- Craig White – Head Coach, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School
We encourage everyone to join the webinar! The event is sponsored by the Rowing in Color podcast.