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Diversity in Sports: Being a Man of Color in Hockey

Diversity in Sports: Being a Man of Color in Hockey

FromThe CBS Mornings Podcast


Diversity in Sports: Being a Man of Color in Hockey

FromThe CBS Mornings Podcast

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jul 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Professional ice hockey player Akim Aliu discusses his experience as a Black man in the NHL and why he's on a mission to increase diversity in the sport. Speaking with CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett, Aliu shares the racism he experienced as a young boy playing the game. Hear why he was initially hesitant to speak out about the indignities he has experienced and about his recent friendship with Colin Kaepernick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jul 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Start your day with award-winning co-hosts Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil in Studio 57, as they bring you the most important headlines, intelligent conversations and world-class original reporting from around the world.