Search

...of how progressive the public is regarding mental health issues. Secondly, while not a major theme throughout the story analysis, Biles’ gender and race were framed both positively and negatively by social media users in ways that male or white athletes may not have experienced. This research is also published in the International Journal of Sports Communication....

...community while demanding dignity, respect and social justice. Tommie Smith and John Carlos performed the infamous Black Power Salute while on the podium at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, in a political statement against human rights, in one of the most iconic images in sports history. Many of these athletes faced backlash for their activism; for example, Smith and Carlos were...