Annotated Bibliography Primary Sources
Annotated Bibliography Primary Sources
Annotated Bibliography Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Jordan, Michael. "Michael Jordan: 'I Can No Longer Stay Silent.'" The Undefeated, 25
July 2016, theundefeated.com/features/ michael-jordan-i-can-no-longer-stay-silent/.
Michael Jordan spoke out his opinion on the shooting and violence that have taken place
against African-Americans, also the retaliation that law-enforcement is receiving. The
main point is that Michael Jordan an athlete who lead the Chicago Bulls to multiple
championships, is notorious for not giving his view on politics or social injustices but has
spoken out against the recent tragedies. In his statement, Jordan says that solutions should
be found for people of color to receive fair and equal treatment. Also, law-enforcement
are supported and respected for they are sacrificing for us everyday to keep us safe. The
article will help provide evidence that athletes are taking advantage of their position in
society to speak out against racism and inequality.
Reed, Lawrence W. "Hitler Didn't Snub Jesse Owens--F.D.R. Did." Freeman: Ideas on
Liberty, vol. 65, no. 4, Winter 2015, p. 24. EBSCOhost,
http://web.b.ebscohost.com/src_ic/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&sid=3139fb7f-7819-
4545-b054-6eb6324a6c46%40sessionmgr102
The text gives a brief explanation of Jesse Owens and who he is and his struggle with
racism. The racism he faced what might surprise most people came from our own
president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, not Adolf Hitler. The most important part of the
article is that even through all of his success he did not get recognized for his
accomplishments, the president basically discredited him for his achievements; snubbing
Jesse Owens. This will help provide information and evidence of racism within the US,
and more within the sports aspect of it. Also, giving more insight on how Jesse fought it.
Colin Kaepernick Explains Why He Won't Stand during National Anthem. KTVU, 29
Aug. 2016. Youtube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka0446tibig. Accessed 28 Aug. 2016.
The interview is of Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers on the reason for him
not standing and or kneeling for the National Anthem. He explains that his actions is the
product of what is going on in America today regarding racial profiling and
accountability for acts of violence against African-Americans. The important part of the
interview is that Kaepernick is taking it upon himself to do what he knows is right and for
those who can't or or not able to do what he's doing. He also stated that he's at a greater
opportunity to stand up because of his status of being an athlete and is willing to risk that
for what is right. This will help with the project by giving actual footage that athletes are
now taking a stand against unjust acts against African-American people.
Secondary sources
Chan, Melissa. "Read LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony's Powerful Speech on Race at
the ESPY Awards." Time Magazine, p. 1, time.com/4406289/
lebron-james-carmelo-anthony-espy-awards-transcript/. Accessed 14 July 2016
The article shows NBA players Lebron James, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo
Anthony and their actions to contribute to the movement, Black Lives Matter and racism
by giving a speech at the ESPYS; a sports award show. The most important idea of the
article is that the players did this on their own showing accountability and the use of their
fame and stardom to bring attention the the injustices happening in America. This will
help provide more evidence of not only sports players overcoming racism but now trying
to bring attention to it so that the world can see it and help end racism.
"Jackie Robinson and the integration of major league baseball." America's National
Sport, Sept. 2003, pp. 20-25. EBSCO eBook Collection,
web.a.ebscohost.com/src_ic/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=15&sid=a85a008c-4cbf-4a1f-
a392-cf50fdc98cfe%40sessionmgr4007. Accessed 23 Oct. 2017.
Jackie Robinson had confidence and determination when he started out in the Major
Leagues because he was being called all these names and had many racist slurs thrown at
him, and at one point he wanted to quit, but he wanted to make a point. He wanted to
state that anyone should play baseball no matter what race or skin color they have, that
they should only be judged by level of skill and not race.I didn't know that since Negros
couldn't play with the whites, they had their own league.This source helped me by seeing
how Jackie felt during his time playing with whites. Seeing how they treated him and
what he did to just play.This source will help me get a better understanding on why there
was racism in sports. Also how racism in sports was resolved and people looked past
their color, but their actual skills.
“The Year in Racism in Sports." Abc News. abc News, abcnews.go.com/Sports/ year-
racism-sports/story?id=45035554. Accessed 12 Nov. 2017. New York Giants player,
Nikita Whitlock, had his house vandalized because he was colored. Also, Brandon
Marshall joined Kaepernick's protest and was later getting hate mail. People were
referring him as the N-word because he was taking a knee during the national anthem.
These players are getting hate for their skin color. Also that it's 2017 and we are still
having problems with racism. People shouldn't be judged and hated by the way these
player, people should just not think like