Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Intended audience

1060L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Politics and protest in sports

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1101137246

Responsibility statement

by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Cynthia Kennedy Henzel

Series statement

Gale eBooksRace and sports

Summary

This book covers the history of athletes of color using their position on the national stage to fight racism and injustice. Boxers, track stars, quarterbacks, and point guards have all shown that sports and protest can indeed mix. A glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index are also included

Table Of 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?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification