Postponed Until June 

Changing the Game, Michael Barnett’s 2019 documentary, takes us into the lives of three high school athletes—all at different stages of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and unique paths as transgender teens. Mack Beggs made headlines last year when he became the Texas State Champion in girls’ wrestling—as a boy. Andraya Yearwood began competing on her high school girls’ track team in April 2017 as a transgender female, and Sarah Rose Huckman, who lives in New Hampshire, openly competes on the girls’ cross country ski team, though her eligibility could be challenged at any time. 

 

Join this panel discussion with Shane Diamond, a producer of the film and a transgender athlete; Andraya Yearwood, a subject of the film; Anne Lieberman, director of policy and programs for Athlete Ally; and SPA Professor Andrew Flores. The conversation will be moderated by Charlotte Clymer, a transgender activist and current SPA graduate student (MA/Political Communication, '22). Registrants will receive a link to watch the film before the discussion

Shane Diamond: Impact Campaign Coordinator for Changing the Game

Andraya Yearwood: Transgender activist and athlete

Anne Lieberman: Director of Policy and Programs, Athlete Ally

Andrew Flores: Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs

Moderated by Charlotte Clymer: Director of Communications and Advocacy, Catholics for Choice; SPA graduate student