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P.A. Jensen

P. A. Jensen (@RuralityChecker), a former professor and college administrator, is editor of RuralityCheck.com.

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Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports

Feb 14, 2020 · P.A. Jensen · Comments Off on Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports

National discussions of college athletics routinely emphasize race. That emphasis, however, is unfortunate because it diverts attention from issues that affect all student-athletes. Also, discussions of race in college sports … Continue reading “Race-Centered Narratives Obscure the Problems of College Sports”

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