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Upcoming Events:

4th Annual Black (Running) History Month Panel

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Join MCRRC for an exploration on what #RunningWhileBlack meant during Slavery, Segregation and today’s BLM era as well as what seeking restitution and reparations within the running community could look like. The panelists for this event are still TBA.

The event will take place on Zoom (free), but pre-registration is required. Please register here. The Zoom details appear below:

Webinar ID: 813 2226 7308
Passcode: 086993

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81322267308?pwd=iwWqXiYA7lL2niSPtUW2p2ZAxjVYiQ.Y7uWsB3-ocdUEZ87
Passcode: 086993

Archives:

Past Event:

2023 Black (Running) History Month Panel, featuring a dynamic panel of:

  • Tes Sobomehin Marshall- Endurance Business owner (Running Nerds) and RRCA Certified Race Director at Atlanta’s The (Half Marathon) Race.
  • Dr. Tiffany Chenault- Boston Marathon Runner and Professor at the intersection of sociology, running and Black communities.
  • Isa Olufemi- Founder of Baltimore based Black Running Organization.
  • Tony Reed- Founder of National Black Marathoner Association.
  • James Ravenell, Founder, Black Runners Connection.

Find the full video here

For more information on the topics discussed during the panel, please see the links & videos below.

Past Event:

Conversation with Coach Desmond Dunham, a DMV local and nationally acclaimed track and field and cross-country coach. Overcoming challenges throughout his life has empowered Coach Dunham to inspire and lead young people to a better life through coaching and mentorship. He is a leader and role model whose influence and reach over two decades has inspired generations of runners in the DC area and beyond. Coach Dunham is Director and Head Coach of track & field and cross-country at St. John’s College High School, an Under Armour Coach, and author of his recently released memoir Running Against the Odds.  The conversation hosted by the Inclusion and Equity Committee as MCRRC’s 2nd Annual Black History Month Event, and was moderated by Kelyn Soong with introductions by Sylvie Qwasinwi Ngassa Bello – both MCRRC Members.

Find the full video here.

Past Event:

Conversation with Carolyn Su, creator of the Instagram platform, @DiverseWeRun, where she writes weekly features to amplify BIPOC runners and advocate for racial representation, equity, and inclusion in the running community. She lives in Boston, MA, where she continues her advocacy through collaboration with running brands and BIPOC-led running groups, speaking at workshops and seminars, and ambassadorship with the Runner’s World Safety Alliance. The conversation was moderated by MCRRC Member, Kelyn Soong.  Find Carolyn at irunfortheglory.com or on Instagram at @irunfortheglory.

Find the full video here.

Past Event:

Black History Month Panel: #RunningWhileBlack: From Wilma Rudolph to Ahmaud Arbery. The discussion featured Jean Arthur, past president of MCRRC, Kathryn “Brooke” Walter-Conte, MCRRC member, and Jay Ell Alexander, owner and CEO of Black Girls RUN! as we commemorate Black History Month. The panel discussed the history of Running While Black from the past (Wilma Rudolph) to the Black Lives Matter era (Ahmaud Arbery). Our Panel was moderated by MCRRC member Sylvie Bello.

Find the full video here.

Past Event:

Conversation with running legend and Olympian Meb Keflezighi.  The interview and interactive discussion was moderated by MCRRC member Kelyn Soong.

Find the full video here.