The athletic experience at historically Black colleges and universities : past, present, and persistence / edited by Billy Hawkins, Joseph Cooper, Akilah Carter-Francique, J. Kenyatta Cavil.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hawkins, Billy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College sports--United States--History.

College sports.

African American universities and colleges.

Sports.

United States.

History.

African American universities and colleges--Sports.

African American college athletes.

College athletes--United States.

College athletes.

Physical Description:

xi, 270 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]

Summary:

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are valuable institutions that provide intellectual domains for racial uplift, racial refuge, and cultural empowerment within a continually polarized nation. Today's current racial climate reminds us of the historical context that gave birth to HBCUs and segregated athletic experiences. While the sporting life at HBCUs is an integral part of these institutions' mission, there is a dearth of research about HBCU athletics. In The Athletic Experience at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Past, Present, and Persistence, leading scholars from across the nation present a holistic examination of the integral role sports have played at HBCUs. Chapters in this volume cover a range of topics, from HBCU Football Classics to economics. The book begins with a historical overview of HBCUs and the early sporting life before delving into the experiences of today's male and female student-athletes-including the unique perspectives of athletes who transferred from historically white colleges and universities to HBCUs. Other chapters examine economic issues at HBCUs, such as the financial viability of their athletic departments in the context of the larger NCAA economic framework, and recommendations for the future of HBCU athletics to restore both academic and athletic excellence at these institutions. An important addition to the existing literature on race in contemporary society, this volume provides a narrative of the black experience at HBCUs, from the historical origins of blacks education to the current state of athletics at these instructions. The Athletic Experience at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is a significant contribution to the debate on college athletics and higher education, in general, and athletics at HBCUs, specifically. It is a must-read for sport studies scholars and students, sport management practitioners, and those interested in athletics and the HBCU experience. Book jacket.

Contents:

I Historical Overview 1

1 Historical Origins of Education for Black Individuals in the United States: The Evolution of Historically Black Colleges and Universities / Frankie G. Collins Collins, Frankie G., Michael L. Morris Morris, Michael L. 3

2 Early Athletic Experiences at HBCUs: The Creation of Conferences / J. Kenyatta Cavil Cavil, J. Kenyatta 19

II The Student Athlete Experiences at HBCUs 59

3 Black Female Athlete Experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities / Akilah R. Carter-Francique Carter-Francique, Akilah R., F. Michelle Richardson Richardson, F. Michelle 61

4 The Culture of Revenue-Producing Sports at HBCUs: The Experiences of Black Male Student-Athletes / I. S. Keino Miller Miller, I. S. Keino, Jessica I. David David, Jessica I., Jesse A. Steinfeldt Steinfeldt, Jesse A. 85

5 Athletic Migration Experiences of Black Athletes / Joseph Cooper Cooper, Joseph, Billy Hawkins Hawkins, Billy 107

III Economic Issues and HBCU Athletics 127

6 Legal Issues and the Black Female Athlete's Collegiate Experience at HBCUs / Courtney L. Flowers Flowers, Courtney L. 129

7 "It's HBCU Classic Time!": Origins and the Perseverance of Historically Black College and University Football Classic Games / R. Pierre Rodgers Rodgers, R. Pierre 145

8 The Economic State of HBCUs and Their Athletic Programs: The Financial Relevance and Viability of HBCU Athletic Programs / Geremy Cheeks Cheeks, Geremy, Charles Crowley Crowley, Charles 167

9 Separate. Unequal, and Irrelevant: HBCU Revenue Sports / Emmett Gill Gill, Emmett, Algerian Hart Hart, Algerian 181

IV Recommendations for the Future of HBCU Athletics 205

10 Financing HBCU Athletics: Men's Basketball-Problems and Opportunities / John C. Lillig Lillig, John C. 207

11 Black College Athletes: The Sporting Life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Essential Factors for Restoring Academic and Athletic Excellence at HBCUs / Wardell Johnson Johnson, Wardell, Charles Crowley Crowley, Charles, Akilah R. Carter-Francique Carter-Francique, Akilah R. 229.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442253681

1442253681

OCLC:

907965602