“It’s Not Going to Stop…so we just gotta go out and play.”: High School Student-Athletes of Color Experiences with Racism and High School Athletics (Stage 2, 4:35 PM)

• In Event: e-Lightning Ed-Talk Session 14 - Stage 2

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate to what extent ideologies and logics of racism are embedded in school-based athletic programs in the Northeastern U.S. This project focuses on these research questions:
What are the experiences and perspectives of high school student athletes of color with race, racism, and bigotry in their athletic participation?
What do high school student athletes of color see as ways schools/ districts/ regional athletic organizations can work to alleviate the burden of racism/bigotry?

This qualitative study used in-person interviews and focus groups with high school student-athletes of color. Initial findings show high school athletes experience race and racism in various ways and have suggestions for addressing the racism and bigotry they experienced.

Authors

• George Theoharis, Syracuse University

• Christine Elaine Ashby, Syracuse University

• Sean Drake, Syracuse University

• Lauren Ashby, Syracuse University

• ParKer Bryant, Syracuse University