Format:
Book
Author:
Bryant, Howard, 1968- author.
Title:
The heritage : black athletes, a divided America, and the politics of patriotism / Howard Bryant.
Publisher, Date:
Boston : Beacon Press, [2018]
©2018
Description:
xv, 272 pages ; 24 cm
Summary:
During the early years of the desegregation of sports, the mere presence of an African-American athlete on the field was in itself a political act. Paul Robeson, Jackie Robinson, Mohammed Ali, Tommie Smith and Juan Carlos recognized the immense social responsibilities and influence their superstardom carried, and laid the groundwork for today's outspoken black athletes like LeBron James, Colin Kaepernick, and Carmelo Anthony. Journalist Howard Bryant chronicles the rise, fall, and fervent return of the athlete-activist, and details the collision of post-9/11 American sports with the politically engaged, post-Ferguson black athlete.
Subjects:
African American athletes -- History.
African American athletes -- Social conditions.
Sports -- Political aspects -- United States.
Sports -- Social aspects -- United States.
Discrimination in sports -- United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 242-256) and index.
LCCN:
2017053716
ISBN:
9780807026991 (hardcover)
0807026999 (hardcover)
Other Number:
1025412279
System Availability:
9
Current Holds:
0
Control Number:
3604491
Call Number:
796.0922
Course Reserves:
0
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9