Race, Education, and Athletes in the Media by Julia Kurowski '22 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp Made with love en-us 2021-04-08 16:22:33 UTC 2025-04-19 17:25:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f947.png Why did I choose this topic? jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1396732372 1. My interest in learning/educating myself and my teammates as a captain of a sports team at a University.
2. Viewing how times have changed & understanding systems of oppression.
3. Looking back to historic events and figures and how they have had an impact.
4. Dreaming for change and being a direct influence.]]> 2021-04-08 16:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1396732372 My preliminary thesis: jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1397415280 Athletes play a role in fostering critical conversations about racial injustice by using their prominent media platforms to educate wide public audiences on systemic issues]]> 2021-04-08 19:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1397415280 My Research jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400321213 2021-04-09 15:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400321213 History/Athletes for Change jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400335751 2021-04-09 15:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400335751 Examining Intersectionality and White Supremacy jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400371322 In my initial research I examined these two topics ]]> 2021-04-09 15:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400371322 Goals of my sources: jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400434307 1. Define and contextualize racism and white supremacy and their role in the separation and oppression of bodies within this time period. 
2. Give examples and anecdotes from athletes and their interactions with anti-racism work.
3. Display how the media is present within this conversation and how it adds to the complexity of repetitive acts of racism but also constructive work to fight against white supremacy.
4. Deepen my thesis by tying in thoughts about the history, biology, genetics, positionality, capitalistic ideas, positions of power, and the global presence of this issue.
5. Offer a glimpse into the future as to how athletes are pushing the conversation about anti-racism work to see a new tomorrow. ]]> 2021-04-09 15:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400434307 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400450891 2021-04-09 15:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400450891 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400785992 2021-04-09 17:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400785992 Lebron James on BLM "Movement" jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400808189 “Black Lives Matter… when you’re black it’s not a movement, it’s a lifestyle. Its not a movement, because unfortunately in America and in society it aint been no damn movement for us." - Lebron James]]> 2021-04-09 17:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400808189 Will Japanese Sponsors Embrace Naomi Osaka’s Athlete Activism at the Tokyo Olympics? jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400876485 -This research touches on the variable of money and ties to capitalistic ideas of how sposors act within professional athletes lives.
-Naomi Osaka: press release of her on the court with mask that showed her support for the movement.
-Assists my research by viewing how intersectionality collides with acts of support.]]> 2021-04-09 17:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400876485 Kimberlé Crenshaw “The Urgency of Intersectionality” jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400898197 -This research discusses the idea of intersectionality and violence against those who do not fit within “desirable” categories
-People of color are not the only ones oppressed, but also women of color. 
-Supports my thesis by viewing how an intersectional lens assists in adding a different perspective to how athletes represent themselves within the media. ]]> 2021-04-09 17:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400898197 “Political Protesting, Race, and College Athletics: Why Diversity Among Coaches Matters” jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400941338 -Views coaches attitudes and reactions towards racial student athlete protests
-Coaches of color are far more likely to support their athletes in protesting against racial injustice
-Adds to previous knowledge by mentioning athletes at the college level and their ability to make change in different situations.]]> 2021-04-09 17:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1400941338 W.E.B. Du Bois "The Souls of Black Folk" jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401141246 -Outlines ideas of white supremacy and the color line and says that the color line outlines barriers that exist within different racial groups.
-This work acts as a tool to answering my research question by exploring the ways in which racism and white supremacy is reproduced in sports throughout history.]]> 2021-04-09 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401141246 ATHLETES DO FOSTER CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SYSTEMIC ISSUES! IN SO MANY WAYS! jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401233987 2021-04-09 19:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401233987 “A Level Playing Field? Media Constructions of Athletics, Genetics, and Race. The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science” jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401278867 -Offers an explanation of the link between black athelticism and biological determinism and how it has been a large debate for years.
-Examines the events and ideologies employed to reify a media discourse of people of color and how they are compared to those who identify as white.
- Ties to the idea of scientific racism.
-It also shows why athletics are a key arena for anti-racist work.

]]> 2021-04-09 19:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401278867 Where do we take this? jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401456221 In my work I brought up the point that a plethora of athletes are rejecting silence whether that be on social media, in the public, during competition, by sparking attention from news sources, or spreading the word to others close or far. 
A puzzling factor of my research that I want to explore further is the question of, are the disconfirming cases? Of athletes who have stepped up and used their platform or who have perpetuated racism? My work aimed at viewing those who do talk out against these systemic issues and there are certainly athletes with different stances on this topic.]]> 2021-04-09 20:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401456221 The Next Step jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401472951 My next step in this research is to take this question and push it forward to interview student-athletes at this university to view how this topic functions within the space of my current residency.]]> 2021-04-09 20:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401472951 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401599367 2021-04-09 21:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401599367 Colgate University Volleyball: The Social Justice Statement jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401625398 This statement is read before every home game.]]> 2021-04-09 21:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1401625398 Anti-Racism Work: An Active Process jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408064577 2021-04-12 15:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408064577 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408070588 2021-04-12 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408070588 Research Question: jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408074279 How do athletes play a role in fostering critical conversations about racial injustice?]]> 2021-04-12 16:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408074279 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408089538 2021-04-12 16:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1408089538 Ashley Chow jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476768912 Statement: My name is Ashley Chow and I am a junior on the Colgate Women’s Volleyball team. I am an Asian American woman from Laguna Beach, California. I grew up in a predominantly white neighborhood and went to a predominantly white school almost all my life. I come from an economically stable household and am currently pursuing anti-racism as I continue to introduce these necessary conversations with family members and peers.]]> 2021-04-30 03:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476768912 Tucker Richardson jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476779290 Statement: My name is Tucker Richardson and I am a junior basketball player from New Jersey. I am a white male who has grown up with privilege through economic stability and a caring, loving family. I am anti-racist. I am lucky to have been exposed to people of all different backgrounds through my basketball career.]]> 2021-04-30 03:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476779290 Isabel Gephart jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476781295 Statement: My name is Isabel Gephart and I am a junior on the Colgate Women's Rowing team. I am a 21-year-old, white female, and grew up in Ithaca NY. Although my hometown and high school were somewhat diverse and definitely more diverse than Colgate, I myself come from an economically stable and white household. I strongly stand against racism and all types of discrimination, and continue to educate myself around these issues, as well as be honest about the privileges I have. ]]> 2021-04-30 03:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476781295 Maya LaRosiliere jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476786194 Statement: My name is Maya LaRosiliere and I am a junior on the Colgate Women’s Track & Field team. I am a Black woman from Plano, Texas who grew up in a financially stable household and attended a predominately white private school for 15 years. I am anti-racist who plans on furthering enacting change through conversations around racism and injustice. My life goal is centered around helping people and giving a voice to those who are voiceless.]]> 2021-04-30 03:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476786194 LET THE STUDENT-ATHLETES TALK jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476797882 The final product of this project will be conducted on the basis of interviewing student-athletes at Colgate University and getting their take on the ideas of anti-racism work in the context of the institution that they attend.]]> 2021-04-30 03:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1476797882 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483438844 2021-05-03 01:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483438844 What Ashley had to say... jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483450101 2021-05-03 01:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483450101 What Tucker had to say... jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483555617 2021-05-03 02:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483555617 What Isabel had to say... jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483556069 2021-05-03 02:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483556069 What Maya had to say... jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483556431 2021-05-03 02:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1483556431 jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485795624 2021-05-03 15:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485795624 Resources: jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485924809 2021-05-03 15:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485924809 "If we are able to start those conversations then people are going to listen" -Tucker Richardson jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485968197 2021-05-03 16:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485968197 "We have come to embrace diversity while holding everyone to a very high standard" -Ashley Chow jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485992339 2021-05-03 16:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1485992339 "None of us were going to put them on [the social justice shirts given to them by the institution] until we had talked about and thought about what it meant to be wearing the shirts" -Isabel Gephart jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1486023714 2021-05-03 16:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1486023714 “When talking about issues of racism, the power of the collective is very important and having conversations together would be more powerful.” - Maya LaRosiliere jkurowski1 https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1486036137 2021-05-03 16:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jkurowski1/1mlyqwgmmmy7s9bp/wish/1486036137