The Syracuse 8

This week we will look at athletes that took part in political and social protests. We will revisit posts from the week of April 28, 2014, as well as add new posts including today's entry. African American players at Syracuse University boycotted the 1970 football season in a collective effort to demand change and promote racial equality within the University football … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Athletes and Social/Political Protest