Blacks in Basketball

Blacks in Basketball (July 27, 1992)
Duration: 00:27:30

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Themes: Literature and Language | Sports and Entertainment |

Guests: Nelson George, Brenda Gatlin, Ben Kelso
Host : Cliff Russell
Producer : Carlota Almanza


Summary: This show is about black contribution to sports, namely basketball, and "Elevating the Game" a book by Nelson George addressing the topic. Besides being an author, Nelson George also worked as a filmmaker, critic, columnist, and journalist. There are also interviews with Brenda Gatlin, the former athletic director for Southwestern High School; and Ben Kelso, the head basketball coach for Cooley High School.