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The African Americans in Sport Podclass is a collaborative effort between Drs. Alvin Logan and Langston Clark. Each season is a semester, and each episode is a class that presents insights from experts who provide a mixture of authentic and academic perspectives of the African American sporting experience.
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In this edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dorian Hairston, a former Baseball Player at the University of Kentucky who is now an educator and poet. Listen and enjoy as we discuss Dorian's journey into poetry and his latest book, Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson.
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, Alvin reconnects with his frat brother and friend Di' Andre Campbell, a former student-athlete at The University Of Washington and wider receiver with the San Francisco 49ers.
🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass featuring Chris Cathcart's inspiring journey as a Howard University Football player. 🏈 Despite facing an early end to his playing days due to injury, Chris seamlessly transitioned into campus activism, eventually becoming the student government president. 🌐 Discover how HBCUs like Howard University shape multifaceted leaders like Chris. 🎓👨🏿🎓 Don't miss this empowering story! 🏛️👨🏾🦯
Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism," serves as a backdrop to a profound conversation about identity, mentorship, and the transformative power of education, coinciding with Black History Month. We're not just talking about history; we're living it, as Cameron takes us from his D.C. roots to his compelling evolution as a soldier and a scholar, emphasizing the work ethic and perseverance passed down from our families.Our dialogue traverses the journey of the Black Marines, whose service in eras from WWII to Vietnam defied the insidious narratives of social Darwinism and white supremacy. It's a tale of integration and identity, where the military serves as the crucible for change, offering access to education and shaping the lives of young Black men and women. Cameron's story is a testament to this legacy, as he recounts his own experiences—from track and field to becoming a Marine—revealing how these institutions mold personal and collective identities. The thread of mentorship weaves through our discussion as we acknowledge those who have guided us and underscore the importance of supporting the next generation.
🎙️🏆 Join us in this captivating episode of the African Americans in Sports Podclass, where we delve into an inspiring conversation with Ronald Fisher III. 🥍 From his high school Lacrosse journey to successfully walking on at Michigan and launching his career at IBM, Ronald shares valuable insights and experiences. 🌟 Don't miss this engaging exploration of resilience, achievement, and the intersection of sports and professional success! Tune in now! 🎧✨
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we preview this semester's course. We also introduce you to our special guest host for the Dr. Ajahnai Newton-Keeton
As a follow-up to last season's bonus episode with Dr. Daniel Thomas, our Dr. Langston Clark shares information about his opportunity to recruit and fund a doctoral student for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more information about this opportunity, you can contact Dr. Clark on Linkedin or through email at Langston.Clark@UTSA.edu.
In this special bonus episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Daniel Thomas, a former student-athlete who is now an Assistant Professor of Urban Education at Texas A&M University. Daniel is currently recruiting a doctoral student to help with his research. This opportunity includes funding to pursue your PhD in education.For my information, feel free to contact Dr. Thomas via social media. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielthomasiii/https://twitter.com/DrDanielThomas3
In this 50 for 50 edition of the podclass, we feature a conversation with Dr. Ava Purkiss, Assistant Professor of American Culture and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan and author of Fit Citizens: A History of Black Women's Exercise from Post-Reconstruction to Postwar America.Support the show
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a lesson from Canaan Severin, a former student-athlete from The University of Virginia (Football) who transitioned from the NFL to a career in Blockchain technology.
In this special SXSWedu edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we discuss Black student-athletes transitioning into the workforce with Racquel King, Sr. Director of Global HR at Nike, Jermaine Malcolm, founder of Student-Athlete.co, and Jame Cooper, Sr. Placement Manager at CodeUp.
In this episode, we bring you a throwback conversation from 2021 with Dr. AJ Newton Keeton, who at the time of this recording was AJ Newton Anderson, a doctoral student at UCONN, and Darnell Smith, the founding Athletic Director at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Support the show.
In this special 50 for 50 episodes, we feature a conversation with Fran Harris, a hall of fame Women's basketball player at The University of Texas at Austin, former play-by-play announcer for ESPN, The Longhorn Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, and founder of several businesses.
In this special 50 for 50 episode, we bring you a conversation with Danica Carey, a former soccer player turned social entrepreneur and Director Of Marketing Operations at Seirus Innovation.
In this special 50 for 50 episode, we bring you a conversation with Briana Dubose, a former Basketball player who is the author of The ABCs for College Athletes.The ABCs for College Athletes
In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Dr. LaDrea Ingram, a true renaissance woman who considers herself a social justice entrepreneur.
In this special bonus episode, we bring you a preview of this year's Black Student-Athlete Summit. Since 2015, the Black Student-Athlete Summit has been an annual gathering place for Black student-athletes, professionals, professors, and administrators. "The Black Student-Athlete Summit is the only event of its kind that caters to the holistic development of the Black Student-Athlete. Our three action-packed days are filled with dope content, dope people, and dope networking. The goal of the Summit is to empower Black Student-Athletes to maximize their college experience by killin' it in the classroom and not leave "any meat on the bone" in terms of opportunities. In addition, professional staff who attend the Summit are empowered to go back to their campuses and create innovative initiatives to ensure that Black Student-Athletes are competitive in the global workforce upon graduation."Register Here for this Year's Summit
In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Monique A.J. Smith, a professor, podcaster, former intercollegiate sports administrator, and founder of Seed of Empowerment.
In this special Black history month episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature an exert from the Entrepreneurial Appetite Podcast, featuring a conversation with Javier Wallace, Ph.D., the inaugural Race & Sport Postdoctoral Associate at Duke University and founder of Black Austin Tours. Support the show Full Episode on Entrepreneurial Appetite
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Ryan Qualls, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Columbia University.Support the Show
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