Jackie Joyner-Kersee: A Long-Lasting Legacy
Champion Athlete and Advocate for Change in East St. Louis St. Louis born Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s athletic and philanthropic legacy is unparalleled. Widely recognized as the greatest female athlete of the…
Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former WNBA player Kristin Folkl reflect on storied careers
During Women's History Month, Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee and former WNBA player Kristin Folkl sat down for an interview with sports director Frank Cusumano. SOURCE: KSDK-TV
Super stars Julius Erving and Jackie Joyner-Kersee raise money for Saint Philip’s School and Community Center
NBA great Julius Erving and track and field legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee headlined the largest fundraiser of the year for for Saint Philip’s School and Community Center. NBC 5 photojournalist Noah…
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Reflects on the Impact of St. Philip’s School and Community Center in Dallas
Legendary track and field athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee has been a longtime champion of the incredible work done at St. Philip’s School and Community Center. We caught up with the superstar as…
East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee continues inspiring beyond athletics
As we celebrate Black History, we are shining a light on an extraordinary athlete from East St. Louis, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic…
Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, A Champion for Others
CBN.com Jackie Joyner-Kersee is called the greatest female athlete of the 20th century. “That’s just a title. I know how hard I had to work. If I know that each time…
Lifetime Achievement Award for JJK, Stewards to co-chair 37th Education Salute
If the phrase “never forget where you come from” was a person, her name would be Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Hailing from the “City of Champions,” Joyner-Kersee has become an indisputable icon. …
Gandhi, King families speak on peace, social justice
The Coretta Scott King Center, in collaboration with the Dayton International Peace Museum, orchestrated a profound dialogue Sunday, Jan. 28. The event featured the Rev. Joel King, an activist and…
Gandhi’s great-grandson visits Wright State
The great grandson of an internationally known activist came to Ohio Wednesday to share his message with students. Tushar Gandhi hosted a lecture at Wright State University about global health disparities in underserved communities. His great-grandfather, the…
Peace Museum welcomes families of Gandhi, King to Dayton for nonviolence exhibit
The Dayton International Peace Museum kicks off an initiative called “A Season for Nonviolence” this weekend with the help of Tushar Arun Gandhi and Rev. Joel L. King Jr., two…
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