Theresa Runstedtler Speaker

Join us for a compelling lecture by Professor Theresa Runstedtler of American University, whose work explores the intersection of race, gender, labor, and sport. In this presentation, she will examine how professional basketball’s evolution intersects with the broader histories of Black labor and cultural struggle—drawing on her book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA.

This talk is part of the 2025–26 Jepson Leadership Forum, which this year explores “Game Changers: Rethinking Leadership in Sports.” The series investigates the ethical, social, and leadership dynamics at play in the world of sports — from analytics to activism to institutional change.