By Ludwig Gaines, President & Co-Founder, The NIL Group, Vincent Strategies As we progress through 2025, the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape continues to transform, presenting new opportunities and challenges for colleges, universities, and student-athletes. The months of February… Read More »Feb.-Mar. ’25 NIL Developments: Key Trends Impacting Colleges, Universities, and Student-Athletes
As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has been called the “anchor liberal in the judicial system” and “the minority leader of the judicial branch of government.” Although lately known for writing tough dissents on SCOTUS decisions, as… Read More »The Honorable Sonia Sotomayor: The Arc of the Universe Bends Toward Justice
The late Barbara Jordan is often considered a trailblazer for African American women in a state where white men traditionally called the shots, but perhaps more importantly, she remains an icon of integrity. Jordan brought integrity, brilliance, and clarity of… Read More »The Iconic Barbara Jordan Led and Served with Integrity
Vincent Strategies CEO Dr. Gregory J. Vincent and Project Director Leslie Blair recently served on a panel for the University of Texas at Austin College of Education to discuss the book As We Saw It: The Story of Integration at… Read More »Honoring Black History Month: As We Saw It
Black History Month gives us an opportunity to celebrate remarkable faith leaders who shaped American Christianity through their courage and dedication. In 1787, two friends and ministers—the Rev. Absalom Jones and the Rev. Richard Allen—co-founded the Free African Society in… Read More »Black History is American History: Celebrating Remarkable Faith Leaders
As we kick off 2025, the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Author Ludwig Gaines, JD, President & Co-Founder of the 360 NIL Group at Vincent Strategies, discusses recent key developments that… Read More »Jan.-Feb. ’25 NIL Developments: Key Trends Impacting Colleges, Universities and Student-Athletes
Confederate monuments and memorials have recently received national attention, notably in Virginia, where legislators debated a bill offering protection of Confederate monuments. Similarly, discussions have emerged around restoring Confederate names to US military bases. Given these public conversations, it reminds… Read More »The Troubling Legacy of Confederate Statues: Memories and Monuments in the Public Space
By Ludwig Gaines, JD, Vincent Strategies Since its passage in 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments has transformed the landscape of education and sports, mandating that institutions receiving federal funds ensure gender equity. For decades, its impact has primarily… Read More »Title IX, NIL and College Athletics: The DOJ’s Groundbreaking Determination and Its Implications for Higher Education
Leaning into Inclusive Excellence: Turning Points in History During the past few years, inclusive excellence has become a politically charged issue, with some states banning initiatives focused on improving diversity, equity and inclusion. There have been holdouts however, such… Read More »Inclusive Excellence for the Public Good
Our country lauds President Carter for his remarkable faith-based servant leadership and steadfast human and civil rights commitment. President Carter appointed more women and minority federal judges than all 38 presidents before him combined. The photos show that he appointed… Read More »President Jimmy Carter ’s Enduring Legacy: Advancing Civil Rights through Court Appointments