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Grounds to Listen: With Dean Solomon and Brendan Tuohey

On this episode of "Grounds to Listen," Brendan Tuohey, co-founder and president of PeacePlayers, talks with UVA Batten dean Ian H. Solomon about how the organization is bringing people together across divides in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and the United States through sports.

Date
June 24, 2025
Time
1 min read

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On this episode of “Grounds to Listen,” Brendan Tuohey, co-founder and president of PeacePlayers, talks with UVA Batten dean Ian H. Solomon about how the organization is bringing people together across divides in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and the United States through sports. In a wide-ranging conversation, the former basketball player and coach shares how kids who play together can learn to live together. 

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