The Black 14: Ep 2
Racism on the football field leads 鈥渢he Black 14鈥� to ask a question with profound consequences. What will it mean for their future at the University of Wyoming?
After facing racism on the field, 鈥渢he Black 14鈥� American footballers have made a decision. They鈥檙e going to ask the Cowboys鈥� head coach, Lloyd Eaton, if they can wear black armbands to protest at their next game against the Mormon-run Brigham Young University (BYU). They don鈥檛 expect convincing him will be easy. But they鈥檙e totally unprepared for his reaction, which will rock their lives forever.
This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes.
Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racist language.
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