A review by pamiverson
The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism by Howard Bryant

4.0

Thought-provoking examination of Black athletes and their activism (or lack thereof.) Interesting exploration of patriotism and the flag and how it became so commercial and thus controversial, e.g., Colin Kaepernick's kneeling during the Star-Spangled Banner. The book was written several years ago, so I'm glad I got to hear him at the UUA General Assembly where he talked about athletes' responses to the recent Black Lives Matter reckoning. I hear him on NPR as he continues to explore the intersections of racism, sports, and activism.