$40 Million Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black AthleteRenowned New York Times columnist Rhoden deconstructs the black athlete in this explosive and absorbing discussion of race, politics, and the history of American sports. He argues that for all their money and fame, black athletes are no better off than slaves whose masters forced them to race and fight. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Aint I a Woman? | 219 |
The One Who Got Away? | 247 |
Copyright | |
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Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete William C. Rhoden No preview available - 2007 |
Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete William C. Rhoden No preview available - 2007 |
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