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How college footballers led the fight against racism in 1969
Feb 9, 2024
B.A. Parker, host of Amazing Sport Stories: The Black 14 discusses how 14 black college football players took a stand against racism at the University of Wyoming in 1969, facing mistreatment and life-changing consequences. This podcast explores their challenges, the special status of football at Wyoming University, and their plan to wear Black Arm Bands in solidarity with the Black Student Alliance's protest.
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- The Black 14 football players protested against racist treatment by wearing black armbands during a game against BYU, highlighting their mistreatment on the field and discriminatory policies of other universities.
- The players faced challenges as black individuals in a predominantly white community, encountering racial slurs, mistreatment on the field, and discriminatory policies, leading to their decision to protest and demand change.
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The Black 14: A Stand Against Racism
In this podcast episode, the story of the Black 14 is told. The Black 14 were football players at the University of Wyoming in 1969 who stood up against racist treatment. The players decided to protest during a game against Brigham Young University (BYU) by wearing black armbands. They sought permission from their coach, Lloyd Eaton, presenting a low-key and symbolic protest. The players hoped to address their mistreatment on the field as well as BYU's discriminatory policies. The decision to protest had a profound impact on their lives and ultimately brought down the university's football program for over 50 years.
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