{"product_id":"souled-out-1","title":"Souled Out?","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouled Out?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003eThat's the question author Shaun Powell poses and ultimately answers with regard to the nature of blacks' participation in American sports. Neither blacks nor whites – athletes, coaches, administrators, owners, media, parents, and yes, even fans – are without blame for race still being an issue in the athletic arena. And Powell, perhaps like you, is fed up with the excuses.\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouled Out?\u003c\/i\u003e boldly addresses the following dilemmas and more:\u003c\/p\u003e  \t\u003cp\u003e-Do today's black athletes and coaches have the purpose to follow the leads of pioneers like Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson, Robert Johnson, or Tony Dungy?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e-Is Muhammad Ali's great legacy being misused to justify the behavior of today's prima donnas and their preconceived, self-centered celebrations?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e-Why, with tremendous models like Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Venus and Serena Williams, and Candace Parker, is black female participation not more encouraged across a wide array of sports?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e-Are portrayals of professional black athletes, centered on gaining luxury possessions and material wealth rather than giving back to the community, ensuring that a me-first mind-set carries over to the next generation of athletes?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e-Will more blacks break through the glass ceiling in coaching and sports management positions to achieve strong decision-making roles?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003e-Can negative attitudes about race, held by segments inside and outside the black community, be overcome so that faster and enduring progress can be made in the future?\u003c\/p\u003e \t\u003cp\u003ePowell's answers will surprise, anger, please, and – most of all – challenge you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shaun Powell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56546341519738,"sku":"9781492584209","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0308\/2292\/4420\/files\/9781492584209_e9d38669-a0e6-407f-981b-77ff8c93186c.jpg?v=1780382770","url":"https:\/\/human-kinetics-2020.myshopify.com\/products\/souled-out-1","provider":"Human Kinetics Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}