MLK Day Workshop: 'Standing Through History: A Performative Timeline of Athletics as Activism/Protest/Dissent'

Monday, January 19, 2015
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)
Gray Athletic Building
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Athletics & History
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https://events.bates.edu/MasterCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=23696

This piece describes notable intersections of athletics and activism in history: A poster timeline and short presentations will highlight individuals such as Muhammad Ali, Bill Walton and Wilma Rudolph; and events such as the Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics and the Battle of the Sexes tennis match. Sponsors: athletics and history departments, the Athletics Committee. FMI 207-786-6400 or the online program.

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