Question

In 3-5 Sentences reflect on the impact that Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson had on not only sports but society as well. Think about the Civil Rights Movement and segregation during their time period. Describe how our sports/society would look today without their influence along with the many others that paved the way.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Sports, like every element of society, have always been political. In particular, sports in America have been inseparable from race relations and the push for equality, first acting as preludes for the Jim Crow era and then the Civil Rights Movement. As sports once again have become the battleground for racial justice, it is crucial to remind ourselves of the Jackie Robinson era and the limitations of the Black athlete when constrained by white power structures.