A timely and significant examination of how Black athletes have used their influence to create meaningful change and reform for Black Americans. In the age of social media, athletes have a powerful influence like never before. Many Black athletes have used that power in positive ways, galvanizing their platforms to create impactful educational opportunities, donate to Black social causes, and raise political awareness on important issues. In The Black Athlete Revolt: The Sport Justice Movement in the Age of #BlackLivesMatter, Shaun M. Anderson examines the Black athlete's rise in advocating for social justice and how today's athletes have moved beyond protesting to create substantial change for Black Americans. Anderson reflects on the history and evolution of Black athlete activism, breaking down its importance during the civil rights movement, the commodification of athletes during the 1990s, and how twenty-first century athletes have utilized their wealth and influence to create lasting societal change in the age of #BlackLivesMatter. With fascinating portraits of notable individuals in the history of Black activism, as well as insights from athletes and allies who discuss the future of athlete activism, The Black Athlete Revolt reveals the ever-evolving and crucial role of Black athletes beyond the world of sports.
Shaun M. Anderson, PhD, is the founder and president of CSR Global Consulting, LLC, a firm dedicated to helping sport organizations develop strategic plans to effectively communicate their Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. He has worked with organizations such as PBS, Major League Baseball, Football University, and Pursuit Sports Group, as well as multiple universities. Anderson is also an associate professor of Organizational Communication and faculty advisor for the Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainability at Loyola Marymount University. He is an internationally-recognized scholar who has published in journals such as the International Journal of Sport Communication and Communication & Sport. As a prominent voice discussing sport and social change, his work and commentary has been featured in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Huffington Post, World Policy Institute, Washington Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, and others.
Foreword Introduction Chapter One - Sport and Politics: An Unholy Matrimony Chapter Two - All Lives Matter! Well, Except... Chapter Three - United We Stand, Divided We Kneel Chapter Four - We Want Reform! Chapter Five - The Sport Justice Movement Bibliography Notes Index About the Author
A timely and significant examination of how Black athletes have moved beyond protests to use their influence to create meaningful change and reform for Black Americans.
In The Black Athlete Revolt, Dr. Anderson takes us on a journey through the history of Black athlete activism. We are reminded of the storied past and given a look at how today's social justice movement is not only necessary, but alive in the souls of Black athletes.--Dr. Ashley Baker, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Michigan State University Athletics
