By Noreen Nasir/AP
“Today’s black athletes are part of a tradition of the intertwining of race, sports and society in America. From boxer Jack Johnson to Serena Williams, each generation has had to reckon with their era’s racial climate to help move the U.S. forward.”
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See also:
* Don’t Be Surprised If Colin Kaepernick Prompts More Schoolchildren To Sit For The Pledge Of Allegiance.
* Why Colin Kaepernick Matters.
* Your Turn: Colin Kaepernick’s Protest.
* Youth Football Team (8-Year-Olds) Take Knees In Belleville.
* Taking A Knee In Trump Country.
* Black Athletes Can Teach Us About More Than Just Sports.
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Posted on February 15, 2018