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    Dr. Harry Edwards on the Long History of Black Athlete Activism

    Dr. Harry Edwards on the Long History of Black Athlete Activism

    FromThe Bakari Sellers Podcast

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    Dr. Harry Edwards on the Long History of Black Athlete Activism

    FromThe Bakari Sellers Podcast

    ratings:
    Length:
    48 minutes
    Released:
    Feb 25, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Bakari is joined by sports sociologist Dr. Harry Edwards to talk about why there is always such a strong response to Black activism in sports (2:30), the evolution of activist athletes from Muhammad Ali to LeBron James (16:23), and what needs to be done to increase diversity among sports teams' owners and leadership (30:19).

    Host: Bakari Sellers
    Guest: Dr. Harry Edwards
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    Released:
    Feb 25, 2021
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    The Bakari Sellers Podcast tackles the most pressing current events through conversations and interviews with high profile guests. Building upon his experience in South Carolina government and politics and his experience as a lawyer, Sellers will talk to his guests about all topics from the world of politics, including the 2020 election, the movement for racial equality in the US, and much more.