Lynn Swann, a legendary Hall of Fame wide receiver with USC and the Pittsburgh Steelers who then made a mark in the worlds of broadcasting, politics, corporate governance, civic engagement and philanthropy, was named USC’s eighth athletic director on April 13, 2016. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Athletic Directors
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Thursday Open Thread: African American Firsts, College Football
Good morning Prag Obots: Today we take a look at the game that broke racial barriers --- USC at Alabama (1970). After Darryl Hill integrated the ACC (1963), The South West Conference soon followed the ACC’s lead. The SEC, home to perennial national powers like Alabama, Auburn, LSU and Tennessee stubbornly maintained their "white only" traditions. That all changed in … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African American Firsts, College Football