Race and sexuality influence male performances of masculinity within sports. Ben Carrington argues that male dominance in early organized sports relied on presumptions of white superiority and black male emasculation. Consequently, black men have traditionally used sport to assert masculinity, resist racism, and advocate for civil rights. Tune in tomorrow August 29th, on HOUSE TALK w/Dr. Lauren D. Pitts at 9 pm, with Co-Host for the summer 2019 MAN-NESS series Dr. Brian Maiden, Dr. Pitts and special guests – former scholar athletes Alan Garlic, former Washington Redskin (Robert Green), Jared Johnston, Ronike Hayne and Ronnie Ransome as they talk about “SCHOLAR ATHLETES: Sports as a Lens of Culture & Masculinity”. Call in during the show to share your comments and questions (515) 605-9744!