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Blake, James, 1979-
Subjects
Discrimination in sports.
Racism in sports.
Sports -- Social aspects.
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
Tennis players, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Athletes, Black -- Biography.
Women athletes -- Biography.
Gay athletes -- Biography.
Minorities in sports -- Biography.
Social justice -- United States -- Biography.
Human rights workers -- Biography.
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Blake, James, 1979-
Discrimination in sports.
Racism in sports.
Sports -- Social aspects.
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
Tennis players, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Athletes, Black -- Biography.
Women athletes -- Biography.
Gay athletes -- Biography.
Minorities in sports -- Biography.
Social justice -- United States -- Biography.
Human rights workers -- Biography.
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Ways
of
grace
:
stories
of
activism
,
adversity
, and
how
sports
can
bring
us
together
/ James Blake with Carol Taylor.
by
Blake, James, 1979-
Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins, 2017.
Call #:
306.483 B636w
Subjects
Discrimination in
sports
.
Racism in
sports
.
Sports
-- Social aspects.
Sports
-- Psychological aspects.
Tennis players, Black -- United States -- Biography.
Athletes, Black -- Biography.
Women athletes -- Biography.
Gay athletes -- Biography.
Minorities in
sports
-- Biography.
Social justice -- United States -- Biography.
Human rights workers -- Biography.
ISBN:
9780062354525 (hc.)
Edition:
First edition.
Description:
240 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [221]-231) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Mistaken identity -- Early trailblazers: accidental activists -- Changing the game: the unifying power of
sports
-- You run like a girl: gender biases in
sports
-- Shut up and play: the impetus and social ramifications of
sports
activism
-- More than just a game: sometimes the end justifies the means -- A personal choice: the athlete as activist -- Epilogue: the power of protest.
Summary:
"A collection of positive, uplifting
stories
of seemingly small acts of
grace
from across the
sports
world that have helped to bridge cultural and racial divides. Like many people of color, James Blake has experienced the effects of racism firsthand - publicly - first at the U.S. Open, and then in front of his hotel on a busy Manhattan street, where he was tackled and handcuffed by a police officer in a case of "mistaken identity." Though rage would have been justified, Blake faced both incidents with dignity and aplomb. He reflects on his experiences and explores those of other
sports
stars and public figures who have not only overcome
adversity
, but have used them to unite rather than divide, including: Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, a Pakistani Muslim and Amir Hadad, an Israeli Jew, who despite the conflicts of their countries, paired
together
in the 2002 Wimbledon men's doubles draw. Muhammad Ali, who transcended racism with a magnetic personality and a breathtaking mastery of boxing that was unparalleled. Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years in prison for his commitment to social reform, peace, and equality yet never gave up his battle to end apartheid - a struggle that led to his eventual freedom and his nation's transition to black majority rule. Tennis legend Arthur Ashe, who was a model of courage, elegance, and poise on the court and off; a gifted player who triumphed in the all-white world of professional tennis, and became one of his generation's greatest players. Weaving
together
these and other poignant
stories
, Blake reveals
how
we
can
confront hatred, bigotry, and injustice with virtue and use it to propel ourselves to greater heights. James Blake is a retired American professional tennis player. He is the author of the 2007 autobiography Breaking Back:
How
I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life."--Provided by publisher.
Other authors:
Taylor, Carol.
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