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Trying to Reverse the Decline of Black Players in Major League Baseball

Trying to Reverse the Decline of Black Players in Major League Baseball

FromConsider This from NPR


Trying to Reverse the Decline of Black Players in Major League Baseball

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Baseball was once known for breaking racial barriers in the U.S. But now, Black representation in the major leagues is at its lowest level in decades.This year, MLB did something to try and change that, by staging the first annual HBCU Swingman Classic. It's an opportunity for players from historically Black colleges and universities to play in front of scouts and executives on a national stage.NPR's Juana Summers reports from Seattle on MLB's efforts to reverse the decline and recruit Black American players.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.