The Black Athlete

The NCAA and the Making of the Black Coach

03.27.2019 - By Louis Moore and Derrick WhitePlay

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Leonard Hamilton went from a Negro athlete to a Black coach. What does this mean? In this episode, we explore the making of the Black coach. Through the lens of Florida State's Leonard Hamilton, we discuss how the Black coach became a familiar figure, the stereotypes and barriers they faced, and the battles they won.

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