History and American Studies Symposium
University of Mary Washington – Department of History and American Studies
Cedric Rucker University Center, Friday, April 26, 2024
SESSION ONE. Colonnade Room. 9 AM—Religion and Sports in US History and Culture
Moderator: Dr. Erin Devlin
Margaret Jones, “Norman Vincent Peale and His Capitalistic Venture”
Joey Welch, “Bill Russell, Sports, Race, and Media: Examination of the Media Narratives Surrounding One of Basketball’s Legends”
Darian James, “The Recovery of New Orleans and The New Orleans Saints Post Katrina”
Anna McCandless, “The Media Portrayal of NCAA Transgender Student-Athlete Participation”