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Black planet : facing race during an NBA season
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Black planet : facing race during an NBA season

by David Shields

Organised as a diary of the 1994-95 Seattle SuperSonics season, this text examines the relationship between white fans and Black athletes. It explores themes of racism and identity within professional basketball and the American racial divide.

Accession 21332 ISBN 060960452X Publisher Crown
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