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Racism in Professional Sports
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Racism in Professional Sports
Strides made by African Americans over past 50 years. Historical & social contexts of ongoing problems of discrimination, especially at managerial level.
2,250 words (approx. 9 pages) |
11 sources |
2001
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"While there is far less stereotyping and racism in professional sports than there was, fifty years ago with respect to African Americans, and while African Americans have made tremendous strides in many pro sports, some degree of stereotyping and discrimination still remains, though it is far more subtle than in the past. Richard Lapchick writes of the great breakthrough achieved by Jackie Robinson, the first black player to reach the big leagues of professional baseball, but he concludes his Introduction with these starling words:The book is also the story of how little has changed since Jackie Robinson took that courageous step. America has made many promises to its people. The promise of racial equality is one that has been broken time and time again. Some commentators have said that time is running out, that it is..."
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