#GivingTuesdayNow: Black Women in Sport Foundation Hosts Successful Fundraising Campaign

Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) hosted a successful crowdfunding campaign in celebration of co-founder Tina Sloan Green’s 76th birthday, and raised nearly $8,300.

Germaine EdwardsMay 7, 2020

Profiles in Board Leadership: Tina Sloan Green

Meet BWSF Co-founder, Professor Tina Sloan Green

LeadershipGermaine EdwardsMay 4, 2020BWSF BOARD, Tina Sloan Green

Temple University Feature: BWSF Co-founder Dr. Nikki Franke Honored with a Temple University Historical Marker

Congratulations to BWSF co-founder and advisory board memebr, Dr. Nikki Franke, on being among the influential women honored with a Temple University historical marker!

Germaine EdwardsMay 1, 2020

Philadelphia Flyers Select BWSF for Community Ticket Grant

BWSF was please to be awarded a Philadelphia Flyers Community Ticket Grant. Through the grant, BWSF hosted families from SCOP and other community based organizations at the Philadelphia Flyers Ice Hockey Gender Equality Night and Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Kids Day at the Wells Fargo Center on March 7, 2020.

Community EngagementNnenna AkotaobiApril 23, 2020flyers, wings, community ticket grant

Announcing Our New Executive Director: Nnenna O. Akotaobi, Ed.M.

Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF) is proud to announce the selection of Nnenna O. Akotaobi, Ed.M., as the new executive director. She officially began her new role in March, 2020.

Leadership, Press ReleaseGermaine EdwardsApril 21, 2020nnenna akotaobi, executive director, announcementComment

Profiles in Board Leadership: Dr. Alpha Alexander

Meet BWSF Co-founder, Dr. Alpha Alexander.

LeadershipGermaine EdwardsApril 13, 2020ALPHA ALEXANDER, BWSF BOARD

On Self-Care Resilience, & Mental Wellness Amidst Crises

On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Black Women in Sport Foundation held a Next Steps Virtual Forum entitled, Self Care, Resilience, & Mental Wellness During #COVID19. The conversation brought some solidarity around the feelings of anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and even hope in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guest BlogGuest UserApril 9, 2020next steps, virtual forum, mental health, covid-19Comment

Download Now: Self-Care Resource Guide for COVID-19

The Black Women in Sport Foundation, has released a Self-Care Resource Guide for COVID-19. The guide compiles resources shared by the panelists from the first BWSF Virtual Forum on Self Care, Resilience & Mental Wellness During Crisis.

HealthNnenna AkotaobiApril 8, 2020self-care, mental health