Black Athletes, Anthem Protests, and the Spectacle of Patriotism
The new NFL anthem policy requires players to stand during the national anthem or face a fine. This decision is
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Black Swimmers and Diasporic Understandings of Water
James “Jim” Clarke was a Guyanese-born celebrated swimmer and diasporic pioneer. I first learned of him through a photo at the International
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The NFL’s Denial of Black Humanity
In response to protests that rocked the national sports world, NFL owners have approved a new policy that requires players
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On Government Handouts: Sports Stadiums or Schools?
*Co-authored by Justin Gomer and Jackson Hille This March, the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) finalized a
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Celebrating the Life and Activism of Jackie Robinson
On April 15, 2017, Major League Baseball (MLB) celebrated the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first MLB game. On that
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