Race Against . Against Race (Paperback)

Bo-Dean Sanders

ISBN 10: 1631953559 / ISBN 13: 9781631953552

Published by Morgan James Publishing llc, 2021

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Paperback. Race Against . Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion through Sports is Bo-Dean Sanders memoir about transcending stereotypes through sports culture and the positive impact multiculturalism had on his personal relationships in college.Race Against . Against Race is the story of one young mans dream of playing college football and the social development that unfolded as he tried to fit in on a predominantly white campus. He slowly integrates into his new environment by staying positive, being himself and focusing on shared experiences with his teammates and classmates. Within Race Against . Against Race, Bo-Dean paints a picture of a student athletes campus life in the 80s and aims to examine the issues of race through his participation in college sports. Throughout his time as a student athlete, he discovers that he and his teammates learn from each other on and off the field by having the race conversation to develop and grow their relationships based on the foundation of sports, mutual respect, and acceptance. A personal account that examines the roles of identity and culture as they relate to race and sports. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Race Against . Against Race (Paperback)
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing llc
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631953559
• ISBN 13: 9781631953552
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Race Against ... Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion through Sports is Bo-Dean Sanders’ memoir about transcending stereotypes through sports culture and the positive impact multiculturalism had on his personal relationships in college.

Race Against ... Against Race is the story of one young man’s dream of playing college football and the social development that unfolded as he tried to fit in on a predominantly white campus. He slowly integrates into his new environment by staying positive, being himself and focusing on shared experiences with his teammates and classmates.

Within Race Against ... Against Race, Bo-Dean paints a picture of a student athletes’ campus life in the ‘80s and aims to examine the issues of race through his participation in college sports. Throughout his time as a student athlete, he discovers that he and his teammates learn from each other on and off the field by having the race conversation to develop and grow their relationships based on the foundation of sports, mutual respect, and acceptance.

About the Author

Bo-Dean Sanders transferred from Cheyney University, the oldest Historically Black College-University (HBCU) in America, to Villanova University, where he played football on a predominantly white team. He writes about diversity and inclusion through sports and the positive impact multiculturalism had on his personal relationships in college. Bo-Dean is currently a board member of the Delaware County Press Club. Over the years, he has been part of notable articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Delco Times, Town Talk, Delaware Business Magazine, Out & About Magazine, County Press, and Main Line Today. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Bo-Dean currently resides in Haverford Township, Delaware County, PA.