Skin in the Game with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Season 1 Episode 4 - America’s Pastime - Why is Latin American Culture Important to Baseball?

Airdate: 2023-Sep-20

Episode summary:

Dr. Kendi explores how Latino baseball players are bringing their cultures to America's pastime while juggling the pressure to assimilate. Multiple Latino voices discuss their cultures and the game of baseball. Dr. Kendi is joined by former MLB player Eduardo Pérez, professor Adrian Burgos, Jr., and journalist Jesus Ortiz to further discuss Latino players and their experiences in the Major Leagues.

About Skin in the Game with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi series:

The series delves into and challenges racism in the sports world, and will reveal how pervasive racism is in sports, while challenging the thoughts...Show more >