Black cyclists : the race for inclusion / Robert J. Turpin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Turpin, Robert J., author.

Series:

Sport and Society Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American cyclists--Biography.

African American cyclists.

Cycling--United States--History.

Cycling.

Racism in sports--United States.

Racism in sports.

United States--Race relations--History.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana, Illinois : University of Illinois Press, [2024]

Summary:

Robert J. Turpin's 'Black Cyclists: The Race for Inclusion' explores the history and challenges faced by African American cyclists within the broader context of racism in sports in the United States. The book delves into the societal barriers and the struggle for inclusion faced by Black cyclists, highlighting their contributions and resilience. Turpin aims to shed light on the intersection of race and sports, offering insights into how systemic racism has affected participation and recognition in cycling. The work is intended for readers interested in sports history, racial studies, and social justice, combining thorough research with personal anecdotes to provide a comprehensive view of the subject. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 From the Outset

2 The Mode of Liberation

3 Drawing the Color Line

4 In Response to the Color Line

5 The New Woman

6 Six Days in a Row

7 Going Abroad

8 Home Trainers and Vaudeville

9 Once Was Lost

Epilogue: Born Again

Notes

Index

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9780252056611

0252056612

OCLC:

1425791735