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The Black Athlete

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 ... Read more

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Pay The Players

Pay The Players

In this episode, we discuss Jemele Hill's argument about black athletes going to HBCUs and also California's Fair Pay Bi... Read more

12 Sep 2019

40mins

Ranked #2

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The Lost Tape: Black Activists-White Owners

The Lost Tape: Black Activists-White Owners

In this "lost tapes" episode, Derrick and I discuss Kaepernick, the history of the activist athletes, and white owners i... Read more

7 Aug 2019

39mins

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Jay Z, The NFL, and Black Kapitalism

Jay Z, The NFL, and Black Kapitalism

In this episode, we breakdown Jay Z's entry to the NFL through the lens of Black capitalism.

5 Sep 2019

35mins

Ranked #4

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The Black Athlete and the Women's World Cup

The Black Athlete and the Women's World Cup

In this episode, scholar Dr. Jermaine Scott, an expert on the black athlete and soccer, joins us to break down race and ... Read more

27 Jun 2019

45mins

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NBA Free Agency

NBA Free Agency

In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Oscar Robertson and his impact on NBA free agency and the Black athlete.

16 Jul 2019

37mins

Ranked #6

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The Black Athlete and Global Politics

The Black Athlete and Global Politics

In this episode, we take on LeBron, the NBA and China while giving historical context for Black athletes speaking on glo... Read more

22 Oct 2019

40mins

Ranked #7

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We The North: The Black Athlete in Canada

We The North: The Black Athlete in Canada

In this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana, (@OraRunsWild) the leading expert on the Bla... Read more

1 Jun 2019

39mins

Ranked #8

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Willie Taggart and the Black Football Coach

Willie Taggart and the Black Football Coach

In this episode, we tackle the hiring and firing of Willie Taggart at Florida State and place his career in the history ... Read more

14 Nov 2019

39mins

Ranked #9

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Sporting Blackness: A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Sheppard

Sporting Blackness: A Conversation with Dr. Samantha Sheppard

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Samantha N. Sheppard about her new book Sporting Blackness: Race, Embodiment, and Crit... Read more

22 May 2020

58mins

Ranked #10

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Harvey Gantt: Beyond Michael Jordan

Harvey Gantt: Beyond Michael Jordan

In this episode, we give you the background you need on Harvey Gantt so he's not just a footnote in a Michael Jordan con... Read more

8 May 2020

50mins

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The Last Dance Review, 1&2

The Last Dance Review, 1&2

In this episode, we invite historian Carl Suddler to join us in our conversation on the first 2 episodes of the Last Dan... Read more

22 Apr 2020

44mins

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Football Coaches Are Fumbling Their Covid Response

Football Coaches Are Fumbling Their Covid Response

On this track, we dish on how we're adjusting to going online, and how college football coaches are fumbling their Covid... Read more

9 Apr 2020

35mins

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Remembering Kobe/ Blackness and the Kansas City Chiefs

Remembering Kobe/ Blackness and the Kansas City Chiefs

In this episode, we talk the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and what he meant to us. We also discuss the black history o... Read more

27 Jan 2020

57mins

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OBJ and Policing Black Joy

OBJ and Policing Black Joy

In this episode, we discuss Odell Beckham Jr., and his actions after the NCAA college football national title game. Befo... Read more

21 Jan 2020

35mins

Ranked #15

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WWII and the Black Athlete

WWII and the Black Athlete

In this episode, we discuss the relationship between WWII, the fight for democracy, and the Black Athlete.

25 May 2019

35mins

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