Sports in African American Life - by Drew D Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

"Race and sports scholar Harry Edward was among the first to ask: "What have sports done for the African American athlete and vise-versa?" The answer: each has made and continues to make momentous contributions to the other. Edward's inquiry sparked various examinations of sport that revealed both the successes and an impediments experienced by many black athletes. This wide-ranging collection of new essays explores the inextricable ties between African Americans and sports culture. Contributors address such topics as the historical context of African American participation in major U.S. sports, social justice and responsibility, gender and identity, and media and art"--

Book Synopsis

African Americans have made substantial contributions to the sporting world, and vice versa. This wide-ranging collection of new essays explores the inextricable ties between sports and African American life and culture. Contributors critically address important topics such as the historical context of African American participation in major U.S. sports, social justice and responsibility, gender and identity, and media and art.

Review Quotes

"The chapters in part 2 are particularly strong and indeed timely, given the unprecedented depth and breadth of contemporary activism among African American athletes-in nearly all sports-following George Floyd's death in May of this year. ...recommended"-Choice

"Thought-provoking, engaging, and timely, this interdisciplinary collection of essays identifies the historical and contemporary themes at the intersection of race, gender, and sports and offers a path forward."-Eric Hall, author, Arthur Ashe: Tennis and Justice in the Civil Rights Era

About the Author

Drew D. Brown is an assistant professor of African American Studies at the University of Florida in Gainesville.