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Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

FromCubs Talk Podcast


Black History Month: Making hockey accessible to everyone

FromCubs Talk Podcast

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

NBCS Chicago is celebrating Black History Month with special episodes to discuss the impact of the black athlete in sports. Chicago Sun Times feature story writer Evan F. Moore sits down with former Blackhawk and analyst for NBCS Chicago Jamal Mayers to discuss being a black athlete in hockey and what he's doing to help grow hockey in non traditional hockey communities.(3:00) - Why was it important for Jamal to write about his life in his book(10:58) - Ray Emery's impact on hockey(16:00) - Describes what the NHL and the Blackhawks are doing to grow the game(21:37) - The Devante Smith-Pelly incident at the United Center(36:10) - Reasons that hockey hasn't addressed social issues(40:06) - Addressing ignorance in hockey
Released:
Feb 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Cubs Talk Podcast breaks down all things baseball on the North Side. Host David Kaplan and a rotating cast, bring insider perspective, regular player interviews, and news updates during the team's pursuit of another championship.