Johnny Smith
Georgia Tech's Johnny Smith, author of Jumpman: The Making and Meaning of Michael Jordan
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Dec 9, 2023 • 59min
RE: Something Interesting | Johnny Smith on What Michael Jordan Meant for 1990s America, the Colorblind Racial Ideal, and Sports in Politics
Georgia Tech's Johnny Smith, author of Jumpman, discusses how racial politics shaped Michael Jordan's career, the role of sports in society, and the shift from racial optimism to pessimism in America. They also analyze the controversy surrounding Jordan's gambling habits and the connection between Spike Lee and Jordan in 'Do the Right Thing'.
