The Doug Williams Center for The Study Of Race And Politics In Sports

GRAMBLING, La. – August 10, 2020 – Grambling State University announced the establishment of the Doug Williams Center for the Study of Race and Politics in Sports to engage public education and develop potential social and political solutions to issues concerning professional sports.

The Center will be supported by the National Football League (NFL) Campus Connection program and collaborate with the Eddie G. Robinson Museum.  “Politics and race have historically been intertwined in the sporting world,” said Doug Williams, National Football League Executive and Grambling State University alumnus.  “It’s not a new concept, but it is one that we must educate our future leaders on to cultivate an ideal environment for the next wave of great athletes, coaches, and sports leadership.”  

For more information, please visit: The Doug Williams Center for the Study of Race and Politics in Sports

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