More Than a Game: Race, Gender, and Politics in Sports

Sports have always had an impact on society far beyond the football field or the basketball court. Award-winning author Matt Doeden explores some of the most thought-provoking moments and events in sports history, from the boxing match between Jack Johnson and the "Great White Hope," Jim Jeffries, to the Me Too and Black Lives Matter movements. Learn about Jackie Robinson tearing down Major League Baseball's color barrier, Muhammad Ali's stand against the Vietnam War, Colin Kaepernick's sideline protests, and much more, all framed within the historical background readers need. Packed full of incredible photos and stories, this book introduces readers to the most controversial athletes and moments in sports history and details their impact on society and civil rights. Take a journey through sports history to learn how games and athletes have the power to make change and alter the way people treat one another.