Blacks In Sports: How Well Preserved Is The History?

African Americans have not only played, but been an integral part of America’s sports history. With a focus on baseball, basketball, and football, Blacks in Sports: How Well Preserved is The History? Features a moderated discussion with the league players associations’ executive directors. Northwestern University Director of Sports Journalism J.A. Adande, a regular guest on ESPN’s Around the Horn program is joined by the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, Tony Clark; National Basketball Players Association Executive Director, Michele Roberts; and The National Football League Players Association Executive Director, DeMaurice Smith. Special guests include former NBA player Oscar “Big O” Robertson, whose lawsuit led to a change in the NBA’s free agency and draft rules and subsequently higher salaries for players, as well as former NFL player John B. Wooten whose work with the Fritz Pollard Alliance led to increased hiring of minorities in coaching, scouting and front office positions. This animated discussion ends with a Q&A session with questions from The HistoryMakers SportsMakers Advisory Committee. Join in to learn more about what is needed to prevent the loss of this important part of African American sports history.