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This is a podcast by Louis Moore and Derrick White. As trained historians and leading scholars on sports and race, we discuss the history of the black athlete in a contemporary conversation. Moore is ... more
FAQs about The Black Athlete:How many episodes does The Black Athlete have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
December 11, 2021The Coaching CarouselIn this episode, we discuss the latest news in college football as it relates to the Black coach. We talk about what the hiring of Marcus Freeman and Hue Jackson mean, and also all the money these coaches are getting. Most important, we're back!...more47minPlay
November 10, 2021Aaron Rodgers and the Bad Faith ActorsIn this episode, we discuss some recent headlines involving owners, coaches, and players and their questionable decisions. We look at Suns owner Robert Sarver, University of Washington football coach Jimmy Lake, and Aaron Rodgers and how they used public trust to do bad things. To be clear, Aaron Rodgers is the name, so we gave him top billing....more1h 7minPlay
October 14, 2021Jon Gruden and his EmailsIn this episode, we discuss the problems that Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden are having. We talk about their whiteness and privilege and how that has protected them all these years. Gruden's racist trope was not just a one off thing that should be left in the past....more53minPlay
September 28, 2021The NBA and the VaxIn this episode, we talk about NBA players refusing to get the vaccine and why they might be. We give some historical context to how Black folks and the grapevine, and why, because of the history of medicine and mistrust, some might be hesitant to get vaccinated. In the end, however, that's not enough....more51minPlay
September 09, 2021NFL Preview 2021In this episode we preview the 2021 season for the NFL. More than just our hot takes on fantasy football, we dive into the new social justice helmet approval list and ask "what happened to the movement?" We reference Vince Evans several times, so you don't want to miss that. And briefly discuss the career of Tyrod Taylor....more54minPlay
September 03, 2021HBCU ClassicsIn this episode we discuss the significance of HBCU football on primetime TV. We go over the history of television contracts and how HBCUs were left out, and what being on TV can mean for their programs. We tell you why Grambling and Tennessee State are significant in the history of college football. Derrick breaks down the history of the Orange Blossom Classic. And we also chop it up about Bishop Sycamore and how youth sports are out of control....more1h 2minPlay
August 27, 2021MLK and FortniteIn this episode, we have Dr. Kishonna Gray on again to help us breakdown the latest Fortnite venture, as they put a MLK module into their game. We discuss the implications of this e-learning, both pros and cons. But before we get started, we talk Fantasy Football and Covid....more1h 7minPlay
August 11, 2021Legacies: From Allyson Felix to Bobby BowdenIn this episode we get you up to speed on the wee that was (August 4-11), from the ending of the Olympics to the death and legacy of Bobby Bowden. We salute Allyson Felix as an all-time great and we discuss the legacy of Bobby Bowden....more46minPlay
August 03, 2021The OlympicsIn this episode, we start off season 3 with a discussion of the end of the NBA season, then we give our thoughts on the NFL and the new covid discussion. We end the episode discussing the Olympics and highlighting the importance of a growing mental health conversation....more53minPlay
May 27, 2021George Floyd and the Criminalization of the Black Athletic BodyIn this episode, we have guest Dr. Carl Suddler on to discuss his recent Washington Post Op-ed on George Floyd, his murder, and what it meant for athlete activism. In our conversation, we discuss the meaning of the Black athletic body and how it becomes criminalized. We also briefly discuss the impact of Lee Evans....more56minPlay
FAQs about The Black Athlete:How many episodes does The Black Athlete have?The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.