The Modern South - Playing for Power

Marvin T. Chiles

• 15 juni 2025
• 9780817395650

Samenvatting:

In this groundbreaking study, Marvin T. Chiles uncovers how amateur Black football and basketball in segregated Virginia became powerful tools of resistance against white supremacy. Spanning from the 1890s to the 1970s, Chiles reveals how sports at HBCUs and in Black communities fostered leadership, pride, and unity—laying cultural foundations for the Civil Rights Movement. A compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, sports, and social change.