Despite being amateur participants in the NCAA and full-time students, collegiate athletes are household names and role models to communities of fans and peers. From finding themselves in gambling crosshairs to leading social justice movements, Pepperdine athletes discuss their experiences in the public eye.
racial justice
Opinion: Environmental Justice Must be Part of the Fight for Racial Equity
As calls across America increase for racial justice, it is important to also consider environmental justice. Marginalized communities face increased rates of environmental degradation that lead to physical and mental implications.
SportsWaves Ep 1: Jayda Ruffus-Milner
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball player Jayda Ruffus-Milner joins the show to talk about how racial and social justice have intersected with sports.
Pepperdine Professor Speaks about the Journey to her Latest Book
Roslyn Satchel shares her experience in writing her first book, “What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement.”
Separate the Controversy from the Catalyst
Excessive coverage can confuse activists with the causes they represent
