FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2022
Dr. Leonard N. Moore
Black Student-Athlete Summit
512.516.7361
leonard@bsasummit.org
The Black Student-Athlete Summit Announces 2023 Summit Location
Summit to be held in Los Angeles, California, with USC as host Institution
Los Angeles, California: Dr. Leonard N. Moore officially announces that the 2023 Black Student-Athlete Summit will be held in Los Angeles, California, with the University of Southern California serving as the host institution. The 2023 Black Student-Athlete Summit will be held May 21-24, 2023.
Dr. Moore stated: “Since arriving at USC in 2019, Athletics Director Mike Bohn has made a significant investment and commitment to empowering Black student-athletes, and we can’t think of a better institution to partner with for our 2023 Summit. Over the past two years, USC has sent the most student-athletes and staff to the summit, and we are excited about having the summit on the USC campus. After having a record number of 758 attendees in Houston this year, we expect the 2023 Summit to be even larger and more impactful.
USC Athletic Director Mike Bohn stated: “USC is thrilled to be named the host institution for the 2023 Black Student-Athlete Summit next May. This annual conference serves as a tremendous opportunity to educate, inspire, and empower Black student-athletes and Black staff nationwide. I am grateful for the continued efforts provided by the United Black Student-Athlete Association, which ignited and continues to lead the charge in creating spaces and initiatives to support the work of our Black student-athletes on and off the fields of competition. We are honored to host this transformative event as we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within USC Athletics and beyond.”
Christy Hedgpeth, President at Playfly Sports Properties, stated: “We are very excited to be joining Dr. Moore and the Black Student-Athlete Summit for a second year as this powerful platform continues to grow and make a meaningful impact. As the host of the 2023 Summit and one of our valued partners, USC brings unique resources and access that will help create a transformative experience for this year’s attendees.”
While all the summit sessions will be held on the USC campus, the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles will serve as the host hotel. Registration and hotel information will be forthcoming.