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The game is fair. They system isn't. Discover the hidden rules of American sports.
We love sports because we believe the scoreboards don't lie. We are told that on the court, the field, or the track, talent and hard work are all that matter. But for Black athletes in America, the wistle blows differently.
"Breaking The Field: Racism against Blacks in Sports" pulls back the curtain of systemic bias, double standards, and invisible barriers that have shaped American athletics for generations. From the local high school bleachers to the bright lights of the FNL, NBA, and Olympic stages, this book exposes how racism still calls the plays. Packed with eye-opening insights and undeniable truths, "Breaking The Field" tackels the conversations the mainstream sports media often avoids:
The Double Standard: Why Blacks athletes are routinely criticized for their passion, while white peers are praised for their grit.
The Glass Ceiling: The stark reality behind why Black players dominate the field, but are locked out of head coaching and front-office executive roles.
The Cost of Speaking Out: How American culture embraces Black athletic brilliance but punishes Black political activism.
The Profit Machine: How billions are made on the backs of Black talent while the communities they come from are left behind.
"Breaking The Field" is a fast-paced, urgent, and necessary read for every sports fan, parent, and everyday American. It is an unvarnished look at our favorite pastime, challenging us to build a sports world where the playing field is finally, truly level.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The game is fair. They system isn't. Discover the hidden rules of American sports. We love sports because we believe the scoreboards don't lie. We are told that on the court, the field, or the track, talent and hard work are all that matter. But for Black athletes in America, the wistle blows differently. "Breaking The Field: Racism against Blacks in Sports" pulls back the curtain of systemic bias, double standards, and invisible barriers that have shaped American athletics for generations. From the local high school bleachers to the bright lights of the FNL, NBA, and Olympic stages, this book exposes how racism still calls the plays. Packed with eye-opening insights and undeniable truths, "Breaking The Field" tackels the conversations the mainstream sports media often avoids: The Double Standard: Why Blacks athletes are routinely criticized for their passion, while white peers are praised for their grit. The Glass Ceiling: The stark reality behind why Black players dominate the field, but are locked out of head coaching and front-office executive roles. The Cost of Speaking Out: How American culture embraces Black athletic brilliance but punishes Black political activism. The Profit Machine: How billions are made on the backs of Black talent while the communities they come from are left behind. "Breaking The Field" is a fast-paced, urgent, and necessary read for every sports fan, parent, and everyday American. It is an unvarnished look at our favorite pastime, challenging us to build a sports world where the playing field is finally, truly level. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798188206468
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