University of Houston Athletics
The Broken Table
8/17/2020 12:34:00 PM | General
How Houston has joined the fight for equality
The world is inhabited by approximately 7.8 billion humans. 7.8 billion humans that come in different shapes, sizes, colors, cultures and walks of life.
This is even more evident in 2020, as the world starred down the COVID-19 pandemic, others were forced for relive the harsh realities of years of systematic racism when the world was overtaken by protests over the murder of George Floyd in May.
Now more than ever student-athletes, politicians, celebrities and people across the world are coming together to recognize and change the wrongs of the past and the University of Houston aims to be an active member in this movement. Located in the fourth largest city in the United States, the University prides itself on diversity and inclusion.
As student-athletes use their voice more in the digital age it is more important than ever to provide a safe place for candid conversations surrounding the events of both the present and the past.
The Broken Table, is a series that brings student-athletes together to have those uncomfortable conversations. Led by Houston Athletics Chaplain, Joe Thompson, the series hopes to examine the world around us and solve some of these complex situations through healing.
"The Broken Table is where we can come to be broken," said Thompson when asked to describe the series. Through questions, conversations are sparked that delve into issues such as police brutality, systemic racism, unconscious bias, media representation and allyship.
"The Broken Table, gives our student-athletes a safe place to share, learn, heal and grow in areas of vulnerability," said Sr. Assoc. A.D. for Student-Athlete Development/ SWA DeJuena Chizer. "Having the opportunity to discuss what's happening in the world, our communities or just life in general and hear how it affects everyone differently, can be powerful and impactful. We are excited that Joe Thompson is leading this initiative and providing support for our student-athletes."
The first session was attended by student-athletes from the Houston Football, Track & Field and Golf teams as the group focused on the question of whether the system of policing in the United States needs to be changed as a whole or if there are just a few corrupt individuals.
There were many different answers, but one thing was unanimous and that was the call for change.
When asked about the program, incoming freshman Track & Field student-athlete, Khacia Mitchell replied, "The Broken Table allows student-athletes to communicate and use their voice outside of athletics to address sensitive topics of today."
Everyone present was able to recognize the failures of the world around us and are more than ready and willing to become active members of a movement that will help create a better society.
This is even more evident in 2020, as the world starred down the COVID-19 pandemic, others were forced for relive the harsh realities of years of systematic racism when the world was overtaken by protests over the murder of George Floyd in May.
Now more than ever student-athletes, politicians, celebrities and people across the world are coming together to recognize and change the wrongs of the past and the University of Houston aims to be an active member in this movement. Located in the fourth largest city in the United States, the University prides itself on diversity and inclusion.
As student-athletes use their voice more in the digital age it is more important than ever to provide a safe place for candid conversations surrounding the events of both the present and the past.
The Broken Table, is a series that brings student-athletes together to have those uncomfortable conversations. Led by Houston Athletics Chaplain, Joe Thompson, the series hopes to examine the world around us and solve some of these complex situations through healing.
"The Broken Table is where we can come to be broken," said Thompson when asked to describe the series. Through questions, conversations are sparked that delve into issues such as police brutality, systemic racism, unconscious bias, media representation and allyship.
"The Broken Table, gives our student-athletes a safe place to share, learn, heal and grow in areas of vulnerability," said Sr. Assoc. A.D. for Student-Athlete Development/ SWA DeJuena Chizer. "Having the opportunity to discuss what's happening in the world, our communities or just life in general and hear how it affects everyone differently, can be powerful and impactful. We are excited that Joe Thompson is leading this initiative and providing support for our student-athletes."
The first session was attended by student-athletes from the Houston Football, Track & Field and Golf teams as the group focused on the question of whether the system of policing in the United States needs to be changed as a whole or if there are just a few corrupt individuals.
There were many different answers, but one thing was unanimous and that was the call for change.
When asked about the program, incoming freshman Track & Field student-athlete, Khacia Mitchell replied, "The Broken Table allows student-athletes to communicate and use their voice outside of athletics to address sensitive topics of today."
Everyone present was able to recognize the failures of the world around us and are more than ready and willing to become active members of a movement that will help create a better society.
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