Politics and protest in sports / by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Cynthia Kennedy Henzel.

Author/creator Harris, Duchess author.
Other author Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy, 1954- author.
Other author Harris, Duchess.
Other author Essential Library (Firm)
Format Book
PublicationMinneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019]
Copyright Date©2019
Description112 pages : photographs (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesRace and sports
Harris, Duchess. Race and sports. ^A1438901
Contents Who is more patriotic? -- The beginning of integration -- The rise of protest -- Athletes take a stand -- The world stage -- The business of sport -- Racism continues -- Heroes or villains?
Abstract Becoming a famous coach or athlete might seem like the epitome of the American dream. No matter your race or background, enough talent and drive should get you to the big time, right? But the playing field is not really that level. Minorities are often passed over for prestigious coaching positions. Black athletes are described as "naturally gifted" while white athletes are praised for their hard work. And universities make billions off their sports teams even as players--most of them minorities--collect fleeting benefits.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Audience 1060 Lexile
Genre/formJuvenile works.
LCCN 2018947973
ISBN9781532116711 (library binding)
ISBN1532116713 (library binding)
ISBN(paperback)
ISBN(ebook)
ISBN1641856238 (paperback)
ISBN9781641856232 (paperback)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 796.089 H2408P ✔ Available Place Hold