Frontline Bodies

"Frontline Bodies" explores how Black Americans have historically used sports as a means of resisting racial oppression and fostering political empowerment, beginning in the Reconstruction era. The book discusses the role of figures like Edwin B. Henderson in linking physical education to political activism and racial pride. It also examines how, by the late 20th century, the political significance of sports for Black communities has shifted, highlighting ongoing issues and the enduring power of athletic engagement as a form of resistance and agency.