GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

  • DIGITAL PRODUCT

    You will not be mailed a physical package, this is a fully digital online experience. Once you make your purchase, be on the lookout for an email confirmation from Thinkific, where you will be able to login and create your own password. You will not be able to download the videos, but you will have lifetime access from any phone, tablet or computer with an internet connection.

  • EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE

    This approximately 1 hour presentation is for personal development and individual education. Institutions of learning, libraries and schools interested in this program should contact Melaneyes Media directly for licensing and or private screenings: [email protected]

Course curriculum

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION: Here We Stand: The Black Athlete/Activist

    • INTRODUCTION: Here We Stand: The Black Athlete/Activist
  • 2

    Here We Stand: The Black Athlete/Activist

    • Here We Stand

Here We Stand: The Black Athlete/Activist

"Here We Stand: The Black Athlete/Activist" is an excellent presentation discussing the history of Black athletes who have made personal sacrifices to take a stand for social justice. Paul Robeson, the great athlete, scholar, actor and activist, said “I stand here struggling for the rights of my people to be full citizens in this country… Every artist, every scientist, must decide now where he stands…The battlefront is everywhere. There is no sheltered rear." Often in our society professional athletes are looked upon as role models and celebrities. With this comes a great deal of pressure, especially for African-American athletes who often face racism and discrimination on and off the field of competition. When confronted with these adversities, some have chosen to speak out and others have chosen to be silent in the public arena. However, there is a special group of sports figures who have been willing to come forward and truly take a stand against racism, segregation and oppression while enduring great personal sacrifice. Some of them have lost income and endorsement deals, some have faced public scrutiny, black balling and even death threats. These are the men and women that we want to acknowledge. We want to celebrate their accomplishments and salute their bravery in their stance for Freedom, Justice and Equality. In this presentation we will highlight the stories of: Muhammad Ali Paul Robeson Craig Hodges Tommie Smith, John Carlos Colin Kaepernick And many others