This discussion will tackle the controversial topic “Race and College Athletics.” In addition to Lyons, other panelists committed to attending the event include Bernard Franklin, the NCAA’s chief inclusion officer, Dr. Richard Lapchick, noted human rights activist, author and scholar from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports, Mark May, ESPN college football analyst, Tony Barnhart, SEC Network studio analyst and William C. Rhoden, columnist and editor at large for ESPN’s The Undefeated.
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby will facilitate the discussion.
The forum discussion will begin at 4 p.m. EDT and is scheduled to conclude at 5:30 p.