The African Americans in Sport Podclass
The African Americans in Sport Podclass is a collaborative effort between Drs. Alvin Logan and Langston Clark. Each season is a semester, and each episode is a class that presents insights from experts who provide a mixture of authentic and academic perspectives of the African American sporting experience.
Episodes
48 episodes since 2021
When Life Calls an Audible: Transitioning Beyond Football with Isaiah 'Juice' Williams and James Cooper
When former football players Isaiah "Juice" Williams and James Cooper share their tales of trials and triumphs, it's not just a stroll down memory lane; it's a masterclass in resilience. This episode peels back the layers of their journey beyo...
May 20, 2024
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52:12
Pretend The Ball is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson as told by Dorian Hairston
In this edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dorian Hairston, a former Baseball Player at the University of Kentucky who is now an educator and poet. Listen and enjoy as we discuss Dorian's ...
March 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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29:10
A Conversation With Di'Andre Campbell founder of Warrior Academy
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, Alvin reconnects with his frat brother and friend Di' Andre Campbell, a former student-athlete at The University Of Washington and wider receiver with the San Francisco 49ers.
March 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:08:03
From Injured Athlete to Student Government President: A Conversation with Chris Cathcart
🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass featuring Chris Cathcart's inspiring journey as a Howard University Football player. 🏈 Despite facing an early end to his playing days due to injury, Chris seamless...
February 27, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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33:14
Contested Valor: A History of Black Marines with Dr. Cameron McCoy
Dr. Cameron McCoy steps into our space with a narrative that bridges the divide between the past and present, honoring the resilience and valor of African American Marines. His book, "Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Powe...
February 20, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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55:32
Lesson From a Lacrosse Player a Conversation with Ronald Fisher III
🎙️🏆 Join us in this captivating episode of the African Americans in Sports Podclass, where we delve into an inspiring conversation with Ronald Fisher III. 🥍 From his high school Lacrosse journey to successfully walking on at Michigan and launch...
February 13, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:31
Season 4 Introduction of The African Americans in Sport Podclass
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we preview this semester's course. We also introduce you to our special guest host for the Dr. Ajahnai Newton-Keeton
February 06, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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25:24
Recruiting a Doctoral Student Part 2: A Conversation with Dr. Langston Clark
As a follow-up to last season's bonus episode with Dr. Daniel Thomas, our Dr. Langston Clark shares information about his opportunity to recruit and fund a doctoral student for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more information about thi...
January 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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15:03
Recruiting a Doctoral Student: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Thomas
In this special bonus episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Daniel Thomas, a former student-athlete who is now an Assistant Prof...
November 14, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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15:11
50 for 50: A Conversation about Fit Citizens with Dr. Ava Purkiss
In this 50 for 50 edition of the podclass, we feature a conversation with Dr. Ava Purkiss, Assistant Professor of American Culture and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan and author of
May 17, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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49:45
From Student Athlete to Blockchain Technology: A Conversation with Canaan Severin
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a lesson from Canaan Severin, a former student-athlete from The University of Virginia (Football) who t...
April 20, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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56:04
Bonus Episode: Black Student Athlete's Pathways to the Workforce (SXSWedu)
In this special SXSWedu edition of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we discuss Black student-athletes transitioning into the workforce with Racquel King, Sr. Director of Globa...
April 12, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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53:25
The Black Leadership Experience in Sport
In this episode, we bring you a throwback conversation from 2021 with Dr. AJ Newton Keeton, who at the time of this recording was AJ Newton Anderson, a doctoral student at ...
April 05, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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43:00
50 for 50: A Conversation about when legends pivot with Fran Harris
In this special 50 for 50 episodes, we feature a conversation with Fran Harris, a hall of fame Women's basketball player at The University of Texas at Austin, former play-by-play...
March 29, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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53:42
50 for 50: A Conversation about Soccer, Skiing, and Seirus Innovations
In this special 50 for 50 episode, we bring you a conversation with Danica Carey, a former soccer player turned social entrepreneur and Director Of Marketing Operations at ...
March 22, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:06:36
50 for 50: A Conversation with Briana Dubose about ABCs of College Sports
In this special 50 for 50 episode, we bring you a conversation with Briana Dubose, a former Basketball player who is the author of The ABCs for College Athletes.
March 15, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:42
50 for 50: A Conversation with the Renaissance Woman, Dr. LaDrea Ingram
In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Dr. LaDrea Ingram, a true renaissance woman who consid...
March 08, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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44:27
Bonus Episode: A Preview of The Black Student Athlete Summit with Dr. Leonard Moore
In this special bonus episode, we bring you a preview of this year's Black Student-Athlete Summit. Since 2015, the Black Student-Athlete Summit has been an annual gathering place for Black student-athletes, professionals, professors, and admini...
March 06, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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6:05
50 for 50: A Conversation with Monique A.J. Smith Founder of Seeds of Empowerment
In this special 50 for 50 edition of The African Americans in Sport Podclass, we bring you a conversation with Monique A.J. Smith, a professor,
March 01, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:51
Black History, Black Tours and Basketball Trafficking with Dr. Javier Wallace
In this special Black history month episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature an exert from the Entrepreneurial Appetite Podcast, featuring a conversation with
February 28, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:28
A Conversation About Policy, the Ivy League, and Black Athletes with Ryan Qualls
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Ryan Qualls, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Columbia University.
February 22, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:34
A Conversation About Policy, NIL and Black Athletes with Luke Fedlam, Esq.
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with Luke Fedlam, Esq., partner with Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, who provides car...
February 15, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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44:58
From PWI to HBCU: A Conversation with David Pulliam
In this episode of the African Americans in Sport Podclass, we feature a conversation with David Pulliam, Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships @ Capital Connect, by J.P...
February 08, 2023
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:55