Tag: Harry Edwards
A 12-Part Video Series on Activism Among Athletes
As syllabi are prepared for the 2026-27 academic year, Jay Coakley presents an opportunity to include videos describing the history of political activism among Black athletes in the US. The 12-part series, The Last Lectures, consists of informative presentations by Dr. Harry Edwards, sociologist, noted civil rights activist, and Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley.
Carlos and Smith and the Mexico City Olympics 50 years on – the struggle continues
Fifty years ago, John Carlos and Tommie Smith changed the course of sport history by demonstrating the political nature of sports. Harry Edwards looks back and forward in this anniversary edition of his classic study The Revolt of the Black Athlete (University of Illinois Press). Jorid Hovden remembers 1968 well and appreciates the reissue, but makes some critical points as well.
