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Third Annual Spread Respect Forum Set for This Weekend

BOSTON – Featuring its best lineup of panelists and topics ever, the America East Conference will host its third annual Spread Respect Forum this weekend.
 
The virtual event, which fosters conversation and retrospection on diversity and inclusion issues, will take place Sunday, April 10 and Monday, April 11 and is open to all athletics and campus personnel from each America East member institution. REGISTER
 
The Spread Respect Forum will feature speakers and panelists that represent both experts in the field of racial and social justice and real-life voices from in and outside of the league. This year’s Forum will offer attendees personal introspection, engaging honest discussions, collaborative solutions building, and networking opportunities.
 
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"We are looking forward to this year's forum and reengaging our membership on the critical topics of diversity and inclusion," said America East Commissioner, Brad Walker. "I am especially excited to participate in this event for the first time and listed to our esteemed panelists as well as engage in conversations with them and our membership on how we can advance diversity and inclusion efforts with in the conference and on our campuses."

America East's Spread Respect Forum provides a space for people from around the league to discuss issues of equality and safety for all without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
 
About America East: The America East provides its member schools and their athletic programs a platform upon which student-athletes can achieve both collegiate and life success through the promotion and nurturing of athletic excellence, academic achievement and leadership, on and off the field.  For more information, visit www.AmericaEast.com or follow the America East Conference on Twitter @AmericaEast. 
 
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