Breaking the Silence: Black Athletes and Advocacy
Breaking the Silence: Black Athletes and Advocacy
Podcast Description
This podcast explores how Black athletes move beyond the game to drive social change. Through powerful interviews, expert insights, and real-world stories, host Chance Cobb unpacks the deeper forces behind athlete activism — from theory to action, from protest to progress.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on social change driven by Black athletes, exploring specific themes such as athlete activism, the history and impact of protests, and the role of sports in social justice movements. Episodes delve into case studies like Colin Kaepernick’s protest, the evolution of NFL players' activism, and theoretical frameworks like Critical Race Theory and Oppositional Consciousness.
This podcast explores how Black athletes move beyond the game to drive social change. Through powerful interviews, expert insights, and real-world stories, host Chance Cobb unpacks the deeper forces behind athlete activism — from theory to action, from protest to progress.
In this episode of Breaking the Silence: Black Athletes and Advocacy, host Chance Cobb explores the lasting impact of Colin Kaepernick’s 2016 protest and how today's NFL players and coaches are continuing the fight for racial justice nearly a decade later. Featuring powerful interviews with Darnay Holmes, Myles Bryant, David Long Jr., Darren Hall, and Coach Karl Holmes, this conversation dives into personal stories of activism, the evolution of the NFL’s stance on social justice, and the challenges of sustaining change in a shifting political climate. Listen as these leaders share what it means to stand up, speak out, and carry the legacy forward—both on and off the field.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.