Harrison, L., Bimper, A. Y., Smith, M. P., & Logan, A. D. (2017). The Mis-Education of the African American Student-Athlete. Kinesiology Review, 6(1), 60-69. The African American male student-athlete occupies one of the most peculiar positions in American society. While lauded for their sport performance, they are often viewed as… Continue Reading The Mis-Education of the African American Student-Athlete
Albert Y. Bimper
Living the dream or awakening from the nightmare: race and athletic identity
Harrison, L., Rotich, W., Sailes, G., & Bimper, A. (2011). Living the dream or awakening from the nightmare: Race and athletic identity. Race Ethnicity and Education, 14(1), 91-103. Education is often viewed as the door that leads out of poverty for many students of color. But for many African American… Continue Reading Living the dream or awakening from the nightmare: race and athletic identity
Meet Me at the Crossroads: African American Athletic and Racial Identity
Harrison, L., & Bimper, A. (2011). Meet me at the crossroads: African american athletic and racial identity. Quest, 63(3), 275. How individuals define themselves has considerable implications within the realms of sport. Considering the large proportion of African Americans participating in high profile college sports, matters of identity likely become… Continue Reading Meet Me at the Crossroads: African American Athletic and Racial Identity