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Introducing… The Black 14

In 1969 Wyoming, racism is rife and 14 young black American footballers decide to take a stand. But the repercussions will change their lives forever.

Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of “the Black 14” American footballers. It’s 1969 in the United States. They’ve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The team is treated like a second religion. Then, the players make a decision to take a stand against racism in a game against another university.

This is episode one of a four-part season from the Amazing Sport Stories podcast.

Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racist language.

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33 minutes

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