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African American athletes Political activity History 20th century African American track and field athletes Biography Carlos, John 1945- Olympic Games (19th : 1968 : Mexico City, Mexico) Sports and state United States Sports Economic aspects United States Sports facilities United States Finance Stadiums United States Finance Track and field athletes United States Biography United States Race relations History 20th centuryZirin, Dave
Summary: "A veteran sportswriter interviews high school athletes, college athletes, pro athletes and others involved in the nationwide movement to "take a knee" in response to police brutality"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The New Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.4 ZIRCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 306.4 ZIRZirin, Dave
Summary: Looks at the widespread protests in Brazil as they struggle to prepare for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, pointing out the political, social, and economic costs for the nation that come with hosting the two mega-events.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Consortium Book Sales & Dist 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 981 ZIRZirin, Dave.
Summary: This book is a look at the big business and immoral practices behind professional sports. The fastest growing sector of today's sports audience is the alienated fan. Complaints abound: from inflated ticket prices, $6 hot dogs, and $9 beers to owners endlessly demanding new multimillion dollar stadiums funded by public tax dollars. Those sitting in the owners' boxes are increasingly placing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.06 ZIRCarlos, John Wesley.
Summary: "Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement.Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Haymarket Books 2011