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J.R. Caldwell, Jr

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator J.R. Caldwell, Jr., a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, is an educator and social critic. He is currently working on his PhD in Special Education at the University of South Florida. Click here to contact Mr. Caldwell.

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Remind My Soul of a Time We were Great before the Self Hate

By J.R. Caldwell, Jr Guest Commentator

Another missed opportunity. Another missed chance to open up real, authentic dialogue regarding race, racism, classism and notions of Blackness, while using sports as the vehicle for discussion. The Grant Hill vs. The Fab Five drama was provocative theater to say the least. It started with ESPN Film’s documentary chronicling the basketball lives of Juwan…

Another missed opportunity. Another missed chance to open up real, authentic dialogue regarding race, racism, classism and notions of Blackness, while using sports as the vehicle…

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