
Cal DEIBJ Office
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Cal DEIBJ Office
@CalDeibj
The official Twitter account of the Cal Athletics Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Justice. #AccelerateDEIBJ


















We are SO excited to be hosting the legendary John Barnes this Friday at @CalDeibj's Black History Month Meets the Beautiful Game event! ⚽️ 🌟 He has been such inspiration to so many, including our very own head coach, Neil McGuire! Register: calbea.rs/3ZO2Jku #GoBears

🌟Black History Month at Cal Athletics Meets John Barnes, the Beautiful Game and Shaadie Nunnally🌟 Shaadie is a California Golden Bear Track & Field Alumna, Son of Vallejo, Artist, Event Host and TV Personality. We’re thrilled to have Shaadie give a special musical tribute 🎤 Join us for a fireside chat as Barnes reflects on his trailblazing career and the future of the beautiful game as we build toward World Cup 2026! 📅 Friday, February 20th: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (PST) 📍 University Club, California Memorial Stadium (8th Floor) 🎟 Link in bio to register or scan the QR code! This special event features: ⚡️ Conversation with a global football icon ⚡️ Dynamic panel of Bay Area soccer leaders ⚡️ Pre-program happy hour ⚡️ Audience Q&A ⚡️ Connection with the Bay Area soccer community Panelists Include: 🔘 John Barnes, Liverpool FC & England Legend 🔘 Leonard Griffin, Head Coach of Cal Men’s Soccer & Retired MLS nal Player 🔘 Karlie Lema ‘24, Striker for Bay F.C & Cal Women’s Soccer Alumna 🔘 Khari Stephenson, 12 year MLS Pro (KC, Real Salt Lake, and SJ ‘Quakes - Jamaican National Team Player (All Levels) & CX GTM Lead for Professional Services at Cisco 🔘 Nana Attakora, Director of Football at Oakland Roots F.C. & Retired MLS Professional Player Conversation Moderated by: 🔘 Abena Aidoo ‘21, Cal Women’s Soccer Alumna 🔘 Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas, Associate Athletics Director of Cal Athletics Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Justice Whether you’re a student-athlete, soccer fan, youth soccer player, community leader, or sports enthusiast, this is YOUR invitation to be part of something special! This historic experience is in collaboration with the SF Liverpool Supporters Club, Kezar Pub, Black Players for Change, Bay F.C., San Jose Earthquakes & Oakland Roots #BarnesToBerkeley | #ACCALerate | #CaliforniaLove | #BlackHistoryMonth | #WC2026













