In this episode, Wylie will focus on American History of Race in Sports and Discrimination toward Athletes. The audience will hear about key individuals that have played a role in revolutionizing the black athlete, giving African Americans the opportunities that they have today. Professionals in the africana studies field will give their expertise on how the foundation of discrimination in our country has evolved.
Bryan Carter – Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Sharon Bramlett-Solomon – Associate Professor, Arizona State University
Elliot Wnek – Athletes in Action, Leader at University of Arizona
Archival sound from:
- Tommie Smith, The History of Black Protest in Sports from | The New Yorker (Youtube)
- Don Imus, Imus Calls Girls Nappy Headed Hoes & Jiggaboos!? (Youtube)
- Donald Trump, Donald Trump Renews Attacks On NFL Players After Preseason | MSNBC (Youtube)
Music:
Chill Wave by Kevin MacLeod
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