One writer asserts that many Black athletes and so-called intellectuals alike insist that the "black athletic aesthetic" is an important element of black culture?
Further, he contends that our "sport fixation" transcends mere spectatorship, it is also the compulsion to demonstrate this athletic ability; and basketball, of course, is the black sport par excellence. Even for many Black professionals, the ablility to play basketball at a respectable level is a matter of self-respect.
How many times have you been out with your friends and one starts dribbling and shooting and imaginary ball on an imaginary court? (Funny, when you think about it, right?)
How many of us would deride a so-called Black man who could not play basketball?
Does our community have a so-called "sports fixation" and if so, what are the consequences?
Peace,
Lazarus
Come out of her, my people!
The Sons Of The Diaspora
Further, he contends that our "sport fixation" transcends mere spectatorship, it is also the compulsion to demonstrate this athletic ability; and basketball, of course, is the black sport par excellence. Even for many Black professionals, the ablility to play basketball at a respectable level is a matter of self-respect.
How many times have you been out with your friends and one starts dribbling and shooting and imaginary ball on an imaginary court? (Funny, when you think about it, right?)
How many of us would deride a so-called Black man who could not play basketball?
Does our community have a so-called "sports fixation" and if so, what are the consequences?
Peace,
Lazarus
Come out of her, my people!
The Sons Of The Diaspora