Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Baseball pays tribute to Jackie Robinson’s barrier-breaking legacy by highlighting how women of color are stepping up to the plate across the sport of baseball today. An all-star line-up of panelists will discuss their journeys as players, businesswomen, and sports journalists and address the barriers that still exist for women—and particularly women of color—in “America’s pastime” today. Looking ahead, they’ll discuss how to open more equitable pathways for girls and women of future generations in the dugout, press box, and front office.

Tickets are currently only available for the public panel discussion program at 6:30PM.

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TEEN TALK, 3:30PM

AJ Andrews, Pro Softball Player & MLB Network Host

Mo’ne Davis, Aspiring Women’s Sports Owner, former Little League World Series pitcher and Hampton University softball player

Misha Hurd, Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Major League Baseball

Taking place after school, this session is designed for middle and high school students and will offer a chance to hear from selected panelists and ask questions. This session will be targeted to student athletes and youth interested in sports careers, but all teens welcome!

• Individual tickets for the Teen Talk are $15 per person.
• Team/Group rate also available. A flat rate of $249 includes up to 20 youth and 3 adults.
• Adult tickets are only available if accompanying youth. To keep the Teen Talk teen-centered, adults are welcome to visit the Jackie Robinson Museum during the program.

NOTE: Tickets for the Teen Talk are no longer available.

PANEL DISCUSSION, 6:30PM

AJ Andrews, Pro Softball Player & MLB Network Host

Mo’ne Davis, Aspiring Women’s Sports Owner, former Little League World Series pitcher and Hampton University softball player

Wendy Lewis, CEO and Founder, Wendy Lewis LLC, former Senior VP, Diversity and Strategic Alliances, Major League Baseball

Amber Sabathia, Agent-CAA Baseball, Co-Founder & Executive Director, PitCCh In Foundation

Moderator: Shakeia Taylor, Deputy Senior Content Editor, Sports, Chicago Tribune

This evening session welcomes industry professionals, college athletes, and fans of all ages to join us for this one-of-a-kind event on the future of women as a growing force in the game of baseball.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Sheila C. Johnson Foundation

Interested in other opportunities to support this series? Contact iphilbert@jackierobinson.org.

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