discrimination in sports

"[A] . . . history of women and their fight for equality, told through the influential world of sports"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history of female and gender nonconforming fighters in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA), their fight for visibility by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and the ways they continue to fight for visibility.

"A richly reported and provocative look at the history of women's sports and the controversy surrounding trans athletes by a leading LGBTQ+ sports journalist. Fair Play looks at all sides of the issue and presents a reasoned and much-needed solution that seeks to preserve opportunities for all going forward"--Provided by publisher.

An easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why Jackie Robinson's shattering of the color barrier in baseball is among the greatest moments in history.

"Sportswriter John Eisenberg offers the history of Black quarterbacks in the league--men who not only shaped the history of football, but made indelible contributions to the cause of civil rights in America. Drawing on exclusive interviews with dozens of Black quarterbacks and the players, coaches, and managers who work alongside them, 'Rocket Men' is a reminder of how much Black quarterbacks have had to overcome to gain a space in pro football, and a celebration of the athletes and activists who paved the way for today's Black quarterbacks to triumph"--Provided by publisher.

This book argues that the 1970s was pivotal to the rise of the NBA as the powerhouse we know, thanks largely to the efforts of Black players in challenging the white basketball establishment of owners, coaches, and spectators. Spotlighting legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bernard King, and Connie Hawkins, the author rewrites basketball's 'Dark Ages,' weaving together her knowledge of the game's key icons and institutions with an incisive social and political analysis of the era.

""42 Today" is an exploration of Jackie Robinson and his legacy"--.

"A picture book biography highlighting the early years of African American figure skater Mabel Fairbanks, who later became an Olympic coach and was inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame"--Provided by the publisher.

"Jackie Robinson was the first Black player in Major League Baseball. Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win several pro tennis titles. Readers will learn about these athletes and others who have fought for and spoken out for racial equity in sports and the greater society"--Provided by publisher.

"Chronicles the lives of four incredible men, the racism they experienced as Black players entering a segregated sport, the burden of expectation they carried, and their many achievements, which would go on to affect football for generations to come"--Provided by publisher.