The Chicago White Sox look forward to welcoming community members to the "Game Changers" inclusion series with insightful pregame panel discussions around specific topics. Additional event dates will be added as they are announced.
Upcoming Events
Latinos in Sports and Entertainment
Date: Thursday, August 8
Location: Scout Lounge/Conference and Learning Center at Guaranteed Rate Field
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20.00
Free parking!
This event has sold out.
The White Sox will hold "Game Changers: Latinos in Sports and Entertainment," presented by Saint Xavier University on Thursday, August 8 at 5 p.m. The program will highlight Latino leaders breaking barriers in their professions. The conversation, moderated by WGN reporter Lourdes Duarte, will touch on various topics surrounding the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the role sports figures, influencers and media have in shaping social change in the community.
The event includes a networking reception, panel discussion, behind-the-scenes tour, Sox swag bag and tickets to the Hispanic Heritage Night game on September 6 vs. Los Angeles Angels. Brought to you in part by Modelo Especial. Please drink responsibly.
Panelists:
- Lourdes Duarte, WGN anchor and investigative reporter
- John Alvarado, Constellation Brands senior vice president of brand marketing
- Guillermo Duarte, Ajúa Media founder/music curator
- Suzanne Medina, MLB senior director of Spanish content development and operations
- Melanie Muñoz, The Kaleidoscope Group diversity and inclusion consultant
- Gabe Ramirez, B96 morning host of Gabe & Nina Show
Past Events
Cultivating the LGBTQ Sports Community Through Leadership
On July 23, the Chicago White Sox held a pregame panel discussion in conjunction with Pride Night at the ballpark. "Game Changers: Cultivating the LGBTQ Sports Community Through Leadership", held in partnership with You Can Play, brought together five leaders - Billy Bean, Aleshia Ocasio, Tico Valle, Tierna Davidson and Sergeant Micah Merrill - from various industries and backgrounds to discuss relevant issues and ways to create a more inclusive culture in our communities.
The program was moderated by 670 The Score host and The Athletic beat writer, Maggie Hendricks, and it included a networking session, panel, Sox gift bag and the Sox vs. Marlins game at 7:10 p.m.
Race, Culture & Sports
On April 15, the White Sox held the second "Game Changers" panel discussion of the season in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. Game Changers: Race, Culture & Sports, presented by Modelo and held in partnership with the National Association of Black Journalists and the Black Public Relations Society, dived into various topics surrounding modern-day leaders speaking out on political and social issues as well as the role sports teams and athletes have in shaping social change in their communities. Panelists included Forbes contributor, attorney and media personality Exavier Pope, DePaul adjunct faculty and 41+ year veteran Chicago Tribune sports writer and author Fred Mitchell, Shawn and Maya in the Morning Sports Talk co-host Maya Akai, United Airlines director of sponsorships and brand activation Rahsaan Johnson. Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune reporter, moderated the panel.
International Women's Day Celebration
For International Women's Day, the White Sox welcomed leaders from the City of Chicago, HispanicPro, Where Women CREATE and Women's Leadership LIVE for an early celebration at the ballpark on February 25. More than 100 female leaders and entrepreneurs joined the lively discussion featuring five incredible women who addressed challenges faced by many women entrepreneurs in male-dominated.
Negro Leagues Béisbol Exhibition
The traveling collection from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum that explores the connection between African American baseball history and Hispanic cultures dating back to the late 1800s. The exhibit is dedicated to the memory of White Sox legend Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso.
The exhibit was available to fans on game days and non-game days in the Chicago Sports Depot from August to September 2018. Admission was FREE with a game ticket during home games.
Latinos in Sports Business
Presented by Modelo and Saint Xavier University
Presented by Modelo and Saint Xavier University
The Chicago White Sox kicked off the "Game Changers" inclusion series on July 11 with a pregame panel discussion surrounding "Latinos in Sports Business." Nearly 200 leaders in sports business, local entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals gathered for engaging discussions and photos with White Sox great José Contreras. The evening was topped off with a Tex-Mex menu and a White Sox win!
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