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Topic: Advocacy - October 09 2021
Diversity & Inclusion with Nya Harrison

Diversity and inclusion are big buzz words in today’s society. We need to understand what they mean and how to act on them. We sat down with VIS Advocate™ Nya Harrison to talk about what the VIS Global Goal no. 5, Diversity & Inclusion, means to her, which groups she thinks need more VISibility, and how she’s fighting for change.

By Rachel Graff

VIS Creator

Topic: Advocacy

October 09 2021

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INTRO In 2016-17, of all the female student-athletes in Division I athletics, African-American females made up only 12.5 percent. That’s why VIS™ Global Goal no. 5 focuses on fighting for Diversity and Inclusion in and across sport. The goal means that as an organization, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all athletes regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion or economic ba...
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