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Meet the Author: Dr. Louis Moore - Civil Rights and the Black Athlete.

Meet the Author: Dr. Louis Moore - Civil Rights and the Black Athlete.

Grand Valley State University professor, author, and podcaster Dr. Louis Moore discusses the stories and ideas behind his book, WE WILL WIN THE DAY: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, THE BLACK ATHLETE, AND THE QUEST FOR EQUALITY, in this very special online event. By putting black athletes in a proper historical context, Dr. Moore will shine a light on the complexities between sports figures and equality. In addition to trailblazers such as Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson, Dr. Moore’s book highlights other athletes who fought for equality in their sport

Recorded 11/19/2020

Categories: Authors @ KPL; Family; Timely Topics

Tags: author; black history; culture; education; history

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