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Join us on July 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM for the lecture by Conald Colbert, Executive Director of Special Olympics Haiti, titled “Espò (Sports): A Major Training and Development Initiative for Young People in Haiti.” Drawing from his extensive experience as an athlete, coach, educator, and sports administrator, Colbert will discuss the transformative role of sports in promoting youth development, leadership, education, inclusion, and community empowerment in Haiti. The presentation will also highlight how athletic programs can create opportunities, inspire resilience, and positively impact the lives of young people across the country.

Guest Speaker: Conald Colbert, Executive Director of Special Olympics Haiti

This presentation will be in Haitian Creole. Part of LACC’s Foreign Languages Across the Curriculum (FLAC) Lecture Series and LACC’s Haitian Studies Program of Excellence.

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