This exceedingly timely book looks at the history of black activist athletes and the important role of the black community in making sure fair play existed, not only in sports, but across U.S. society. Most books that focus on ties between sports, black athletes, and the Civil Rights Movement focus on specific issues or people. They discuss, for example, how baseball was integrated or tell the stories of individuals like Jackie Robinson or Muhammad Ali. This book approaches the topic differently. By examining the connection between sports, black athletes and the Civil Rights Movement overall, it puts the athletes and their stories into the proper context. Rather than romanticizing the stories and the men and women who lived them, it uses the roles these individuals played—or chose not to play—to illuminate the complexities and nuances in the relationship between black athletes and the fight for racial equality. Arranged thematically, the book starts with Jackie Robinson's entry into baseball when he signed with the Dodgers in 1945 and ends with the revolt of black athletes in the late 1960s, symbolized by Tommie Smith and John Carlos famously raising their clenched fists during a medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics. Accounts from the black press and the athletes themselves help illustrate the role black athletes played in the Civil Rights Movement. At the same time, the book also examines how the black public viewed sports and the contributions of black athletes during these tumultuous decades, showing how the black communities' belief in merit and democracy—combined with black athletic success—influenced the push for civil rights.

The Change We Choose: Speeches 2007-2009 brings together the key speeches made by Gordon Brown during the first two and a half years of his premiership. It reflects how the values and beliefs that have defined his political career have shaped his response to what have been arguably some of the greatest challenges ever to have faced a new prime minister. The speeches in this book trace what will be seen by historians as an extraordinary era in British and international history. We can learn a lot about his premiership by looking at the Prime Minister's penetrating and insightful speeches in this period, as he sets out his thinking on domestic and foreign policy and responds to the events that have shaped his time in office. We also learn much about Gordon Brown, the man, from the insights of those who have kindly agreed to contribute introductions - and from the person who knows him best of all: his wife, Sarah, who introduced his party conference speeches.

"Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President", 1956-1992.

October 10, 2017. The U.S. men’s soccer team loses in Trinidad and Tobago, and fails to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Winning soccer’s greatest prize never seemed more distant. Immediate fixes—a new coach, a revamped professional league, a commitment to coaching education—won’t put the USA in the global elite. The nation is too fractious, too litigious, too wrapped up in other sports, and too late to the game. In Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup: A Historical and Cultural Reality Check, Beau Dure shows what American soccer is really up against. Using hundreds of sources to trace more than 100 years of history, Dure delves into the culture that only recently lost its disdain for the global game and still doesn’t have the depth of soccer insight and passion that much of the world has had for generations. The difficulty isn’t any single thing—the mismanagement of failed leagues, the inability to agree on a path forward, the lawsuits that stem from an inability to agree, or the unique American culture that treasures its homegrown sports. It’s everything. And yet, Why the U.S. Men Will Never Win the World Cup is ultimately optimistic. Dure argues that with the right long-term changes, the U.S. can build a soccer environment that consistently produces quality players, strong results, and a lot more fun on the international stage. Soccer fans and skeptics alike will find this a fascinating examination of America’s past, present, and future in the beautiful game.

Are you tired of being silenced in a world dominated by men? Do you yearn for a society where women's voices are not only heard but celebrated? If yes, then this book is for you! "The Female Supremacy Manifesto" is a call to arms for all women who believe in their inherent superiority over men. It explores the most pressing issues facing women today and offers a roadmap to a future where women are in control. Inside these pages, you'll find the answers to: - Why women are supreme and how we can claim our rightful place at the top. - How cultural Marxism can be used as a tool to push progressive ideologies and feminist agendas. - Why considering the multiple aspects of a woman's identity is crucial in the fight for gender equality. - How patriarchal oppression continues to manifest in today's society and how we can dismantle it. This book delves into topics such as the #MeToo movement, reproductive rights, wage gap, emotional labor, female leadership, sexual liberation, the feminine divine, and female friendships. So, if you want to change the world, start by reading "The Female Supremacy Manifesto". This book will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to fight for a future where women are truly supreme. Buy this book today and join the revolution!

The words are from the heart of a once-shattered young man. This man did not stay bitter, nor did he let his tough experiences define him. The young man turned into a mature man who wants the world to understand the good and bad in life. Life is not just about celebration and success. Life is full of many different directions and outcomes. These written words will help the readers understand that the universe is interrelated. One element is dependent upon the other for a balance in life. Theres a saying that goes, The darkest hour of the night is before the rise of the sunlight. The words, both in his lyrics and poetry, are to help people find their light through the darkest time in their lives.