Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation on Race and Sport
On August 3rd, our program hosted a virtual symposium titled “Beyond the Classroom: A Conversation on Race and Sport.” The event was organized by doctoral student Chris Brown and featured a collection of talent and knowledge from across the region and country. Below, you can view each of the six presentations and see a list of readings and movies to help continue the conversation.
Introduction to the Symposium
Featured in this presentation
Christopher Brown, University of Kansas
Dr. Jordan Bass, University of Kansas
Former Student-Athlete Panel
Featured in this panel
Niko Roberts, NCAA
Wayne Black, University of Kansas
Lydia Adeosun, Mountain West Conference
History of Sport and Athlete Activism
Featured in this presentation
Shawn Alexander, University of Kansas
Sarah Tackett, University of Kansas
Race in Intercollegiate Athletics and Higher Education
Featured in this panel
Niya Blair Hackworth, NCAA
Terry Prentice, KU Athletics
Paul Pierce II, KU Athletics
Dr. Khirey Walker, Ball State University
John McLendon and the Minority Leadership Initiative
Presented by Dr. Milton Katz, Kansas City Art Institute
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Presented by Dr. Bernie Kish, University of Kansas
Additional Resources
Articles
Can the Reputation of HBCU Basketball Bounce Back?
I was a police chief stopped by my own officer. After Floyd, we need change at all levels.
Should We Play? Two College Football Teams Have Very Different Answers
Talking about racial inequality at work is difficult — here are tips to do it thoughtfully
Books
Breaking Through: John B. McLendon, Basketball Legend and Civil Rights Pioneer — Milton S. Katz
How to Be an Antiracist — Ibram X. Kendi
So You Want to Talk About Race — Ijeoma Oluo
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age of Colorblindness — Michelle Alexander
Movies
Fast Break: The Legendary John McLendon (2017)
I am Not Your Negro (2016)
Jayhawkers (2014)
Loving (2016)
Race (2016)
