Harrison, C. K. (2000). Black athletes at the millennium. society, 37(3), 35-39. Analyzes Harry Edwards’ theories and solutions regarding black male athletes, discussing the single-minded pursuit of sports glory by black males to the exclusion of cultural, educational, and social needs. Examines the systemic channeling of black males by American institutions, noting… read more
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NCAA Black Male Student-Athlete Identity and Academic Outcomes
Bimper, A. Y. (2013). NCAA Black Male Student-Athlete Identity and Academic Outcomes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84, A79. Background/Purpose Sport scholars and academic advisers face the premier challenge of enhancing the experiences of Black collegiate student athletes and understanding the elements influencing their academic performances. Limited research exist investigating the… read more
Racism and Stereotyping on Campus: Experiences of African American Male Student-Athletes
Beamon, K. (2014). Racism and Stereotyping on Campus: Experiences of African American Male Student-Athletes.The Journal of Negro Education, 83(2), 121. Studies of racism have brought forth a wealth of evidence to support the existence of racial discrimination in athletics. It is difficult to discuss any area of athletics without noting the… read more
Black male athlete activism and the link to Michael Jordan: A transformational leadership and social cognitive theory analysis
Agyemang, K. J. (2012). Black male athlete activism and the link to Michael Jordan: A transformational leadership and social cognitive theory analysis. International Review for the Sociology of Sport, 47(4), 433-445. Have you ever thought about the potentialities coming about if Michael Jordan chose to emulate previous figures such as Muhammad Ali,… read more