Athlete activism /

"While Colin Kaepernick's 2016 protests reignited the debate surrounding athletes and political activism, the relationship between the two is a longstanding tradition. The athletic field has long been a site for protests against racism, hosting key events in the fight for equality, such as...

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Other Authors: Wiener, Gary (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Greenhaven Publishing, 2020.
Edition:First edition.
Series:At issue. Sports.
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