Lori Latrice Martin is Professor of African and African American Studies and Associate Dean at Louisiana State University, USA.

Timely. Important. Impactful. In this updated edition, Lori Latrice Martin draws upon a deep well of expertise as a sociologist to explore the roots of systemic racism in sport and pathways forward. Meticulously researched, White Sports/Black Sports engages scholars and general readers alike in meaningful dialogues on the role sport plays in perpetuating racial stereotypes that continue to hold sway in the 21st century and the pressing need to move beyond them.

• Series ForewordAcknowledgementsIntroduction1. Toward a Unifying Perspective of Race, Racism, and Sports 2. Race, Place, and Sports3. A Perfect Combination: The Mass Media and Representations of Race in Sports4. Race Thinking and Black Athletes in Football5. America’s Other Favorite Pastime: Baseball6. Racism on the Hardwood7. Black-Free Zones8. Sports and the Myth of a Color-Blind Society9. Black Women Athletes and Racial Stereotypes and Myths10. ConclusionIndex