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The African Americans in Sport Podclass is a collaborative effort between Drs. Alvin Logan and Langston Clark. Each season is a semester, and each episode is a class that presents insights from experts who provide a mixture of authentic and academic perspectives of the African American sporting experience.
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Pretend The Ball is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson as told by Dorian Hairston
In this edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dorian Hairston, a former Baseball Player at the University of Kentucky who is now an educator and poet. Listen and enjoy as we discuss Dorian's journey into poetry and his latest book, Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson.
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A Conversation With Di'Andre Campbell founder of Warrior Academy
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, Alvin reconnects with his frat brother and friend Di' Andre Campbell, a former student-athlete at The University Of Washington and wider receiver with the San Francisco 49ers.
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From Injured Athlete to Student Government President: A Conversation with Chris Cathcart
🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass featuring Chris Cathcart's inspiring journey as a Howard University Football player. 🏈 Despite facing an early end to his playing days due to injury, Chris seamlessly transitioned into campus activism, eventually becoming the student government president. 🌐 Discover how HBCUs like Howard University shape multifaceted leaders like Chris. 🎓👨🏿🎓 Don't miss this empowering story! 🏛️👨🏾🦯
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Contested Valor: A History of Black Marines with Dr. Cameron McCoy
Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and the transformative power of education, coinciding with Black History Month. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, as Cameron take...
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Lesson From a Lacrosse Player a Conversation with Ronald Fisher III
🎙️🏆 Join us in this captivating episode of the African Americans in Sports Podclass, where we delve into an inspiring conversation with Ronald Fisher III. 🥍 From his high school Lacrosse journey to successfully walking on at Michigan and launching his career at IBM, Ronald shares valuable insights and experiences. 🌟 Don't miss this engaging exploration of resilience, achievement, and the intersection of sports and professional success! Tune in now! 🎧✨
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Season 4 Introduction of The African Americans in Sport Podclass
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we preview this semester's course. We also introduce you to our special guest host for the Dr. Ajahnai Newton-Keeton
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