Discrimination And Prejudice In Sports

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Fighting discrimination and prejudice has been a tremendous struggle for individuals within the black community. This is especially true of athletes who were attempting to break through color barriers. It is difficult to comprehend the trials and tribulations that these individuals have had to endure in trying to just be recognized as equals within the sporting world. Through this week’s module I have learned a great deal about how difficult it was for athletes to be given equal treatment throughout the 20th century. I have heard about people like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson for as long as I can remember but there are a number of athletes that were discussed in the video who I had previously never heard of. The video really broadened my

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