In this dynamic episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, co-host Dr. Alvin Logan Jr. sits down with renowned historian Dr. Frank Guridy—Professor of History and African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University and Executive Director of the Eric H. Holder Initiative. Together, they explore the intersections of sport, politics, and protest through a diasporic lens. Dr. Guridy reflects on his academic journey, from studying Afro-Cuban resistance to authoring pivotal works like The Sports Revolution and The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play. Tune in to learn how Black communities have historically used sports to survive, build institutions, and create change—both on and off the field.
