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Special: Sports, Racism And The Myth Of Meritocracy

Special: Sports, Racism And The Myth Of Meritocracy

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Sports are supposed to be the great equalizer. Movies like "Remember The Titans" and "The Blind Side" promote the idea that sports bring everyone together — and offer a path for upward social mobility. But it's not that simple. In a special episode of Only A Game, we investigate the many ways sports actually perpetuate racial inequities in the U.S.
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Special: Sports, Racism And The Myth Of Meritocracy

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