Blacklight on Sports
Blacklight on Sports
Podcast Description
Blacklight on Sports is a dynamic podcast hosted by veteran sports journalists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, shining a spotlight on the athletes, coaches, and stories that shape the Black sports experience. With deep historical knowledge and firsthand reporting, the hosts engage in insightful conversations about the impact of sports on Black communities, the challenges and triumphs of Black athletes, and the evolving landscape of diversity in sports media. Featuring interviews with key figures in athletics, the podcast provides critical analysis, historical context, and fresh perspectives on the intersection of race, sports, and culture.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the intersection of race and sports, featuring themes like the challenges faced by Black athletes, diversity in sports media, and historical contributions of Black figures in athletics. Episodes include critical discussions on topics such as the role of mentorship in sports and the systemic barriers within the industry, exemplified by the insights shared by guests like Robert Finney.
Blacklight on Sports is a dynamic podcast hosted by veteran sports journalists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, shining a spotlight on the athletes, coaches, and stories that shape the Black sports experience. With deep historical knowledge and firsthand reporting, the hosts engage in insightful conversations about the impact of sports on Black communities, the challenges and triumphs of Black athletes, and the evolving landscape of diversity in sports media. Featuring interviews with key figures in athletics, the podcast provides critical analysis, historical context, and fresh perspectives on the intersection of race, sports, and culture.
Steven Davis Jr. is a servant leader, design thinker, author, and athlete transition coach. A former football standout at the University of Minnesota, Davis was a four-year starter and senior captain for the Golden Gophers, earning his B.A. in Mass Communications in 2008.
Today, Davis is the founder of Strive Higher After Sports, an organization dedicated to helping athletes navigate the often difficult transition from sports to life. A certified life coach, he mentors athletes to embrace growth, purpose, and identity beyond the field. His life mantra—“Strive Higher Every Day”—guides his work, his coaching, and his own personal journey of lifelong learning.
In this episode of Blacklight On Sports, Davis joins Hallman and McDonald for an honest conversation about mental health, identity loss after athletics, and how Black men can reimagine success outside of sports. He reflects on his own transition and shares what fuels his passion for helping the next generation of athletes find meaning and momentum beyond the game.
Executive Producer/CEO Publisher
Tracey Williams-Dillard
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
3744 4th Ave South
Minneapolis MN 55409
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MSR Digital Studio
Ray Seville
Charles Hallman
MSR Sports Columnist
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, PhE.
MSR Sports Columnist
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MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER 1934
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