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Upcoming Events
SXSW 2025
In March 2025, Tarana Harris Mayes will join a distinguished panel at SXSW 2025 titled “The Play Gap: Women Behind the Camera in Sports.” This session will explore the pivotal role of women filmmakers in the sports industry, highlighting their contributions and the unique challenges they face. Mayes, along with fellow directors Maeyen Bassey, Deborah Riley Draper, and Maya Washington, will share insights from their experiences, discuss their journeys overcoming traditional barriers, and emphasize the importance of collaboration among women in film and sports. Learn more.
Past Events
Morehouse College
Morehouse College
Morehouse College
In October 2024, Tarana Harris Mayes joined a panel at Morehouse College for “Better Than They Found It: Black Coaches Who Shaped Modern Pro Football.” Drawing from her documentary in progress—inspired by her father, Chick Harris, a 33-year NFL assistant coach—Mayes discussed the impact of Black coaches on the league. Hosted by Morehouse’s Journalism in Sports, Culture, and Social Justice Department, the conversation explored their legacy, challenges, and contributions to professional football.
Stanford Summit
Morehouse College
Morehouse College
At the Stanford Summit, Tarana Harris Mayes served as the moderator for “Writing Ourselves into the Culture,” a discussion on the intersection of sports, media, and storytelling. Joined by Sylvia Jones, ZZ Packer, Kevin Young, and Anna Malaika Tubbs, Mayes led an engaging conversation on representation, cultural narratives, and the power of diverse voices in media.