Project #1 Padlet by Ciera Reed https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb en-us 2023-09-06 17:25:52 UTC 2023-10-11 22:01:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Activism and Sports creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691281692 2023-09-08 21:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691281692 Source 1: Fists of Fury creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691282108
The article from Sports Illustrated, published in October 2018, revisits the historic moment at the 1968 Olympics when American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in support of "Black Power" during the medal ceremony. This powerful gesture was a protest against racial inequality and discrimination in the United States. The article provides important information for this moment, highlighting the racial things going on in America in the late 1960s. It discusses how Smith and Carlos, as African American athletes, felt compelled to use their platform to draw attention to the injustices faced by Black Americans, particularly during the civil rights movement. The consequences of their protest are also explored, as they faced backlash from various people, including the Olympic Committee and segments of the American public. Despite the challenges and personal sacrifices, Smith and Carlos's protest had a lasting impact. It became a symbol of athlete activism, inspiring others to use their influence to advocate for social, and racial justice. The article underscores the bravery and significance of Smith and Carlos's actions, emphasizing how their stand for equality transcended sports. Their legacy continues to resonate today, serving as a reminder of the enduring power of peaceful protest and the role athletes can play in advocating for positive change in society.


“John Carlos and Tommie Smith, 50 Years Later.” Sports Illustrated, www.si.com/olympics/2018/10/03/john-carlos-tommie-smith-1968-olympics-black-power-salute#gid=ci0254f7f4400a2580&pid=tommie-smith-medal-inline-diptychjpg. Accessed 12 Sept. 2023.
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]]> 2023-09-08 21:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691282108 Source 2: The Kaepernick Effect creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691282997 In this video, PBS explores the intersection of sports and politics while talking with sports journalist Dave Zirin about his new book “The Kaepernick Effect”. This book talks about Colin Kaepernick and the sports movement that he sparked by kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 as a silent protest toward police brutality and racial inequality in America. He goes on to explain that the Kaepernick Effect he writes about is the replication of his protest in small and big towns and cities all around the United States. One thing he goes into detail in his book is about the different individuals who followed Kaepernick's lead. In the video, they talk about three instances that happened at different levels of schools and the repercussions young kids got due to their choice to protest like Kaepernick that he wrote in his book. They bring up that the younger generation are sometimes not taken seriously and because of that the backlash is worse. They also highlight bigger issues in the NFL such as the fact that the majority of the league are people of color but the ownership is predominantly white. Zirin explains this is how the NFL leverages many young athletes because the NFL is a risky career and once you're out it's hard to come back in. Overall, he believes that it is still not safe to take a stand and because of that the protest has more power and that Kaepernick paved a path.

PBS, et al. “The Kaepernick Effect:” How Taking a Knee Began a Movement. 2021, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/the-kaepernick-effect-how-taking-a-knee-began-a-movement/.

]]> 2023-09-08 21:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691282997 Source 3: Privileged creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691283478 Kyle Korver opens his article, Privileged, with the story of how his teammate Thabo Sefalosha was tackled by police who broke his leg. In the article, Kyle Korver discusses racism and what position he holds being white in a sport where 75 percent of the players are of color. Korver talks about looking like “the other guy” and how being an ally he has the “privilege” of being “in the conversation from the privileged perspective of opting in to it [but…] could just as easily opt out of it”. Being in this position, Korver points out how much influence white people can have on racism, and highlights the ways they can better the situation. He lists multiple ways people can have a positive influence on this situation, putting emphasis on “[holding] each other accountable”, listening, remaining educated and active, and points out that the “quiet and subtle kind” of racism is the worst kind, where “our inaction can create a “safe” space for toxic behavior”. This all ties into one of the main points to take away from the article, that Korver uses, and that other people should use, their position to have a positive influence on the community and world around them, and to remain active against racism, helping to create a better, safer world for everybody.

Korver, Kyle. “Privileged: By Kyle Korver.” The Players’ Tribune, The Players’ Tribune, 14 Jan. 2022, www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-nba. ]]> 2023-09-08 21:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691283478 Source 4: Global Sport Protest Activism creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691283821 This article examines the users who participated in #boycottqatar2022 on Twitter and discovers that most of the users advocating are from North America and Western Europe which then raises the question of whether or not this is only an act by the global elite rather than an inclusive global initiative. The hashtag #boycottqatar2022 was started because of the concerns about Qatar’s limited civil and political rights. It was used to protest against Qatar’s treatment of migrant construction workers who were exploited during the preparation for the World Cup as 6,500 workers died arguably because of the negligence of human rights by Qatari hosts. Furthermore, #boycottqatar2022 was used as a platform to argue that Qatar did not rightfully win the bid for the rights of the 2022 World Cup following the accusations of Qatar’s corruption and bribery in order to secure the opportunity to hold the 2022 World Cup. The question of the protest mainly consisting of the ‘global elite’ is considered to be a concern as it appears to contribute to the ‘Global North-South Divide’ which describes the grouping of countries from a socioeconomic perspective. The ultimate finding of the study points to how under globalization, the global elite is interested in global action but the audience is exclusively centered in the West causing a “global elite conversation”.

Samuel-Azran, Tal, et al. “Global Sport Protest Activism Is Exclusive to the Global Elite: A Case Study of #boycottqatar2022.” American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 67, no. 10, Sept. 2023, pp. 1179–93, https://doi.org/10.1177/00027642221118299.]]> 2023-09-08 21:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691283821 Source 5: Jamele Hill creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691284268 In this video, Jamele Hill, a renowned sports journalist, participates as a guest in a UT Martin panel discussion. During the discussion, Hill discusses a variety of topics, including sports, journalism, politics, and activism. She gives valuable advice on achieving success in her field, drawing from her own experiences and challenges, and shares her opinions on many different topics within the realms of sports and politics, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of these two domains. In relation to this intersection, Hill makes several claims about fake news, “state-run propaganda”, and “deficiencies… becoming more and more acceptable… and mainstream” (23:12). Furthermore, she discusses her opinion on the representation in sports, emphasizing that “unfortunately in the World of Sports and many other professions we're still celebrating first… the first woman, the first person of color, and so on and so forth” (42:11). With these statements, Hill paints a picture of how the journalism world really manifests in world contexts. Along with journalism, she highlights a similar pattern within the actual world of sports, emphasizing the old discriminatory policies like the exclusions of Black men from certain “leadership and thinking man’s positions” (44:47) and how the legacy of these still exists.

Hill, Jemele. "Jemele Hill: An Uphill Journey through Sports, Journalism, Politics, and Pain." 
YouTube, uploaded by UT Martin Webcasting, 21 Feb 2023, https://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=C2RL9RBkHX4.


]]> 2023-09-08 21:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691284268 Podcast: Activism on Cal's Campus creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691284756 The opinions and experiences of Berkeley students regarding campus protests and activism.]]> 2023-09-08 21:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691284756 Visualization creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691285701 Students protest against approved tuition increase leading to snowballing of existing student loan debt.

This picture depicts the protest in 2014, as students occupied Sproul and Sather Gate. We see many different signs, one saying "Free Education." Among the protesters are those from all walks of life: teens to elders, women and men. This shows how protesting is not exclusive to a specific category of people, but open to all.

Chiu, Jeff. Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2014, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-berkeley-50th-free-speech-movement-protest-20141202-story.html.]]> 2023-09-08 21:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691285701 Statistical Data creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691286107 Share of respondents who are more likely to watch NFL games if players kneel during the national anthem in the United States as of June 2020. 

This statistic summarizes a 2020 survey in the US after the death of George Floyd in police custody. Many athletes and NFL players protested for an end to police brutality by kneeling during games after his death.  While 14 percent of respondents stated that it was much more likely for them to watch NFL games if players kneeled during the national anthem, 21 percent said that is much less likely.]]> 2023-09-08 21:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691286107 Possible Project Topics creed264 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691286479 1. Suggestion 1
- Associations between athletes and the country they represent --> Why do athletes need to be represented by a country to participate in sports competition when their countries silence their activism and takes away their freedom of speech?
- Steinberger, Michael. “The War On The Court.” The New York Times, 3 Sept. 2023, pp. 20–31.

This source talks about how the All England Club prohibited Russian and Belarusian players from competing at Wimbledon because of the fear they had regarding the victory being used as propaganda in their home countries if that were to happen. Wimbledon was stripped of its rank by the men's and women's tours since it was argued that it was not fair for the players to be punished for their government's actions. Furthermore, the source talks about an athlete Kasatkina's actions to not shake a Russian player's hand which could have led to major punishments under Russian laws. This discusses how talks about war and conflicts are silenced and it is taboo to speak up about a political topic. 


2. Suggestion 2 
- Toxic energy in sports --> How does toxic energy in sports and at sporting events affect the players, and their approach to their sport?

- Ramsdale, Aaron. “Oh Shut up, Ramsdale!: By Aaron Ramsdale.” The Players’ Tribune, The Players’ Tribune, 3 Aug. 2023, www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/aaron-ramsdale-premier-league-arsenal-soccer-england.

In this article, Aaron Ramsdale, a goalkeeper for Arsenal, talks about how he has been affected by toxic energy while playing football at all different levels. He talks through his football career, from getting into football and not being able to join the club he wants because he was too small and couldn’t fit into the shirt he was wearing, receiving hate from spectators at his first professional game for letting in an own goal, to getting negative comments made about him online when he was signed by Arsenal. He talks about how this made him feel, with playing on big stages feeling anticipation for negative energy going into the game, but he also talks about fans supporting him, offering contrast to emphasize how the negative energy affected him.
]]> 2023-09-08 21:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2691286479 Bibliography phimmada1 https://padlet.com/creed264/ilv4mr8jcu7wwfeb/wish/2697847479 Sources:
1. “John Carlos and Tommie Smith, 50 Years Later.” Sports Illustrated, www.si.com/olympics/2018/10/03/john-carlos-tommie-smith-1968-olympics-black-power-salute#gid=ci0254f7f4400a2580&pid=tommie-smith-medal-inline-diptychjpg. Accessed 12 Sept. 2023.
2. PBS, et al. “The Kaepernick Effect:” How Taking a Knee Began a Movement. 2021, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/the-kaepernick-effect-how-taking-a-knee-began-a-movement/.
3. Korver, Kyle. “Privileged: By Kyle Korver.” The Players’ Tribune, The Players’ Tribune, 14 Jan. 2022, www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-nba.
4. Samuel-Azran, Tal, et al. “Global Sport Protest Activism Is Exclusive to the Global Elite: A Case Study of #boycottqatar2022.” American Behavioral Scientist, vol. 67, no. 10, Sept. 2023, pp. 1179–93, https://doi.org/10.1177/00027642221118299.
5. Hill, Jemele. "Jemele Hill: An Uphill Journey through Sports, Journalism, Politics, and Pain." 
YouTube, uploaded by UT Martin Webcasting, 21 Feb 2023, https://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=C2RL9RBkHX4.

Statistic: Statista Research Department. Likelihood of watching NFL games after players kneeling in protest in the U.S. 2020. 2020. Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/867201/nfl-brands-kneeling-protest-public-opinion/.

Visualization:
Chiu, Jeff. Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2014, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-berkeley-50th-free-speech-movement-protest-20141202-story.html.

Project Topics:
1. Steinberger, Michael. “The War On The Court.” The New York Times, 3 Sept. 2023, pp. 20–31.
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