AP African American Studies Resource Archive

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A black-and-white photograph of Willie O'Ree, a Black man, coming off the ice wearing a white Boston Bruins uniform.

The Desegregation of Hockey

with George and Darril Fosty

Learn about the path toward Willie O’Ree breaking the color barrier in the National Hockey League.

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A color photograph of the hallway of Harvard Law School's library, flanked on either side by columns and bookshelves.

From the NBA to Assistant DA

with Len Elmore

Learn about a unique path from the NBA, to Harvard Law School, to the legal profession, in this interview.

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A color photograph of large number of students on a campus pathway, flanked at either end by brick gates. In front of them are campus police officers in uniform, some wearing helmets.

The Continuum of Athletic Activism

with Len Elmore

Learn about how Elmore’s time in the ABA and NBA coincided with a larger history of athletes responding to political issues.

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A color photograph of two Black teammates from the Oakland Raiders in the team uniform kneeling on one knee as coaches and staff around them stand with right hands over their hearts.

Athletes in Protest

with Kevin Blackistone

Learn about the long path to protests led by Colin Kaepernick and their aftermath.
 

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