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May 2, 2023May 5, 2023Spring 2023

From Redlining to the Court: How Systemic Racism Shaped Basketball Culture in NYC

Picture this. You are walking down 135th street in Harlem. On your right, you spot a park in the distance. As you walk closer, you can hear a basketball bouncing and kids yelling. It’s a small, outdoor court, well-maintained with fresh paint and a sturdy chain-link fence surrounding it. The game is intense, with everyone […]

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