Philadelphia, Sports and Social Change in 1968
This program was from a symposium titled “1968: Philly and The World.” The discussion focused on the impact of local and international… read more
This program was from a symposium titled “1968: Philly and The World.” The discussion focused on the impact of local and international sports on social change and civil rights in 1968. Panelists talked about how collegiate and professional athletes used their platforms to advocate for equal treatment for all, especially women and African Americans. The Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest at Villanova University and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania co-hosted this event. close
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