The Black Athlete Revolt
The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter
Zusammenfassung
A timely and significant examination of how Black athletes have used their influence to create meaningful change and reform for Black Americans.
In the age of social media, athletes have a powerful influence like never before. Many Black athletes have used that power in positive ways, galvanizing their platforms to create impactful educational opportunities, donate to Black social causes, and raise political awareness on important issues.
In The Black Athlete Revolt: The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter, Shaun M. Anderson examines the Black athlete’s rise in advocating for social justice and how today’s athletes have moved beyond protesting to create substantial change for Black Americans. Anderson reflects on the history and evolution of Black athlete activism, breaking down its importance during the civil rights movement, the commodification of athletes during the 1990s, and how twenty-first century athletes have utilized their wealth and influence to create lasting societal change in the age of #BlackLivesMatter.
With fascinating portraits of notable individuals in the history of Black activism, as well as insights from athletes and allies who discuss the future of athlete activism, The Black Athlete Revolt reveals the ever-evolving and crucial role of Black athletes beyond the world of sports.
Schlagworte
social justice BLM Politics Police Brutality Black Lives Matter NFL activism Civil Rights Movement nba michael jordan National Football League LeBron James National Basketball Association Nike Organizational Justice Muhammad Ali Diversity in Sport Athletes Black Americans George Zimmerman Colin Kaepernick Adidas Brand Activism All Lives Matter socioeconomic issues social causes political awareness political suppression Kareem Abdul-Jabarr commodification of athletes athlete activism black athletesKeywords
equal rights protests social change- 119–136 Bibliography 119–136
- 137–148 Notes 137–148
- 149–154 Index 149–154
- 155–155 About the Author 155–155