There are not many coaches left who feel gymnasts with African heritage – who get a chance to train gymnastics – are at a disadvantage. 🙂
Sport is an environment where EVERYONE should have an equal chance for success.
Right now a VIDEO on racism at the University of Alabama is being shared online. Fraternities and sororities are still a problem.
I’ve not heard anyone complain about racism on the University of Alabama Gymnastics team.
Click PLAY or watch Morgan Dennis on YouTube.
Wilbur Jackson was the first black football player signed by the University of Alabama 1970 by Bear Bryant. That worked out pretty well for the legendary coach.
Though the former slave States are ASSumed to be the most racist it turns out that’s not true based on one study.
Coaches can take pride in the fact that we help break down societal barriers.
related – The Integration of College Football Didn’t Happen in One Game
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