In this special episode of EU, James takes the role of guest as he joins a panel on the YouTube show Akil’s Ruminations to pay tribute to the legacy of Muhammad Ali by discussing the intersection of sports, race, and politics. The panel tackles the question of whether Ali “transcended race,” and why such transcendence seems to be a necessary precondition in order for American media to mourn the loss of Black celebrities.

Thanks to Akil for letting us post the audio here.

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