b'The Undefeated is ESPNs multiplatform content initiative exploring the intersections of sports, race and culture. The digital hub, TheUndefeated.com, which was launched in May 2016, combines innovative long-form and short-form storytelling, investigation, original reporting and provocative commentary to enlighten and entertain African Americans and sports fans seeking a deeper understanding of Black athletes, culture and related issues.Besides publishing cutting-edge content, The Undefeated seeks to be a thought leader on race, sports and culture in the countryconvening insightful forums to discuss and debate topical issues affecting sports and race in America.The brand has grown by chronicling and widening the gaze on the modern black athlete through thought-provoking editorial content and unique experiential events. Its content portfolio ranges from award-winning journalism to original music videos to childrens literature. While The Undefeated is known for its timely, cutting-edge reporting and programming, its work over the past year has been extraordinarily relevant, poignant and serves as a centerpiece for social justice journalism.The Undefeateds commitment to producing content on the most urgent topics in Black communities is unwavering and unending, said Kevin Merida, senior vice president and editor-in-chief of The Undefeated. When the subject of racial justice fades from Americas gaze, well still be here.TIME FOR CHANGE: WE WONT BE DEFEATED AN ESPN PRIMETIME SPECIALIn an effort to give viewers an understandingexperiences with racism, the role that sports and appreciation for what African Americanscan play in bringing about sustainable and Black people in America go throughchange, and more. With a roster of thoughtful day in, day out, The Undefeated presentedand respected ESPN anchors, analysts an ESPN primetime special called Timeand contributors, high-profile athletes, for Change: We Wont be Defeated. The showauthors and a psychologist, Time for Change featured a series of roundtable conversationsshowcased what everyone can do to help in that examined recent protests, the privilegethe struggle against injustice and the fightof being white, Black athletes and theirfor equity. 30 2020 ESPN CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP REPORT EQUITY & EMPOWERMENT'