Beyond the Lens: Black Professional Athletes on Race, Racism & the Realities of Breathing While Black

This study investigates how Black professional athletes articulate their lived experiences concerning race and racism in the United States through the online digital platform The Players’ Tribune. A qualitative content analysis of narratives (N=29) were analyzed. Results reveal themes of vi...

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Main Author: Christina L. Myers
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Language:English
Published: Hyperrhiz 2022-12-01
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Online Access:http://hyperrhiz.io/hyperrhiz25/essays/3-myers-lens.html
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description This study investigates how Black professional athletes articulate their lived experiences concerning race and racism in the United States through the online digital platform The Players’ Tribune. A qualitative content analysis of narratives (N=29) were analyzed. Results reveal themes of violence perpetuated by law enforcement, fear for the life of self and loved ones, identity, history of systemic racism, call for allyship, Black empowerment and unity.
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