MEDIA ADVISORY 

For Immediate Release 

Lydia Sermons or Carol Wilkerson 
Email: mediarelations@howard.edu | Phone: 202-288-7071 

WHAT 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On October 27, Howard University will welcome 11-time Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, and Black maternal health advocate Allyson Felix to campus for a free screening of her biographical documentary “She Runs the World”. Following the screening, Felix and her brother-manager Wes will participate in a live post-discussion panel about her journey to becoming one of the most decorated track and field athletes in the world while also being a mother, entrepreneur, and social change agent.  This event is part of the “She Runs the World” Tour’s special HBCU campus series.  

WHO 

• Allyson Felix: Olympic medalist, entrepreneur, and Black maternal health advocate 
• Wes Felix: Allyson Felix’s brother and manager 
• Howard University students, faculty, staff, and community guests 

WHEN 

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 

Doors open: 5:00 p.m. ET | Program: 6:00–8:30 p.m. ET 

Media check-in: 4:30 p.m. ET, Cramton Auditorium 

WHERE 

Cramton Auditorium at Howard University 

2455 Sixth Street, NW, 

Washington, D.C. 20059 

WHY 

Felix’s fight for fair compensation and maternity protections helped change the treatment of women athletes, while her experience with childbirth propelled her advocacy for Black maternal health. At Howard, her story connects with the University’s legacy of advancing equity and its commitment to truth and service. The screening will invite students to consider how they can use their voices and professional platforms to challenge inequities in sports, business, health, and beyond. 

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES 

Media will have opportunities to: 

• Photograph Allyson Felix and Wes Felix during the live conversation and Q&A. 
• Capture engagement and interactions with the Howard community, subject to approved access. 
• Additional photo opportunities, including any meet-and-greet coverage, will be coordinated through Howard media relations and the tour team. 
• Interview opportunities with Allyson Felix are limited and must be requested in advance of the event with Felix and event organizers.  
• Submit requests to mediarelations@howard.edu by Monday, October 26, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please include the outlet, interview format, requested length, topics, and deadline. All requests are subject to confirmation by the She Runs the World Tour team. 

RSVP AND CREDENTIALING 

Members of the media planning to cover the event should RSVP to mediarelations@howard.edu. Please include the outlet name, the names and roles of attending journalists, an on-site contact’s mobile number and email address, and any equipment or production needs. Media entrance, check-in, and access details will be provided following RSVP confirmation. 

PARKING 

Parking requests, including requests for news trucks, should be submitted to mediarelations@howard.edu. Include the number and type of vehicles and any oversized or production trucks. Parking and unloading instructions will be provided following confirmation. 

EVENT REGISTRATION 

The screening is free and open to the general public with RSVP. Register at luma.com/srtwtour-howard. Event registration is separate from media credentialing. 

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