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Athletes to Activists: Politics of the Playing Field

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $40
  • 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY

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  • $40
  • Museum of the City of NY - Public @ 1220 5th Ave , New York, NY 10029
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What you'll learn in this politics class:

When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he became first black major league baseball player of the modern era – and paved the way for athletes to serve as harbingers of social change. Twenty years later, at the 1968 Olympic Games, track and field star John Carlosraised his fist in silent protest of American racial and economic injustice, resulting not only in a world famous photograph, but also his suspension from the U.S. Olympic Team. 

Now, decades after Robinson first stepped on the field and Carlos risked his career for a cause, professional athletes are using their visibility to advocate for what they believe in. Join Carlos for a conversation with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the complex relationship between black athletes and activism, and the intertwined worlds of sports and politics.

Co-presented with The Jackie Robinson Foundation, this talk accompanies our upcoming exhibition, In the Dugout with Jackie Robinson: An Intimate Portrait of a Baseball Legend

Refund Policy

All sales are final; refunds not permitted. Exchanges and credit for future programs only.

Programs and dates may be subject to change.

The Museum reserves the right to refused admission to latecomers.

For curator-led group tours:

  • Space is limited to 25 participants and advance registration is required.
  • Enrollment will close on Tuesday, October 1st at noon.
  • Check in with Visitors Services upon entering the museum to receive a designated tour sticker.
  • Meet the curator in the rotunda on the first floor under the Starlight chandelier.
  • Minimum enrollment must be reached or the event may be canceled by email notification on October 1st and fully refunded.
  • All sales are final.

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