Civil Rights Archives - More Than A Game

Aaron Beat Back Racism One Swing at a Time

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February 24, 2025

Via Medium, commentary on how the Hank Aaron may be underrated both in his ability to play baseball but what he achieved for civil rights and equality: So let's take care of the elephant in the room from the outset. I [...]

Afghanistan: Sports & Politics / Solidarity & Accountability

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January 20, 2025

The Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies recently held a webinar addressing the controversial role of Afghanistan’s cricket team, a group whose ties and good relations with the Taliban regime cannot be overlooked. As [...]

A Leader in Sports Activism, Harry Edwards Has Some Final Lessons To Share

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December 11, 2024

Via the Washington Post, a report on Harry Edwards, the leading scholar in the sociology of sport: Harry Edwards remains an imposing presence at 6-foot-8 as he eases his way into an office at the San Francisco 49ers’ [...]

Michael Jordan Was an Activist After All

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October 5, 2024

Via the New York Times, a look at how even though Michael Jordan wasn’t vocal about social justice like today’s N.B.A. stars, his secret brand of activism is a key reason they have the spotlight now: On the first [...]

The Power Of The Dream

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September 22, 2024

Amazon has a documentary on the inspiring and empowering story of how the women of the WNBA rallied together behind a common cause and changed US politics. A story about how teamwork both on and off the court lead to victory in [...]

How Black American Tennis Players Changed The Game In The U.S.

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August 25, 2024

Via The Athletic, a look at how Black American tennis players have changed the face of the sport in the U.S.: James Blake has a story. It’s around 1990, and he’s trying to play in a regional under-12 tennis tournament [...]

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