The Black 14: Ep 1
Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of βthe Black 14β American footballers. Itβs 1969 and theyβve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming.
Sport, racism and protests are about to change the lives of βthe Black 14β American footballers. Itβs 1969 in the United States. Theyβve arrived on scholarships at the University of Wyoming to play for its Cowboys American football team. It was a predominantly white college. The team is treated like a second religion. Then, the players make a decision to take a stand against racism in a game against another university.
This four-part season includes interviews with eight of the Black 14: Guillermo Hysaw, Ted Williams, Ron Hill, John Griffin, Tony McGee, Joe Williams, Mel Hamilton, and Lionel Grimes.
Content warning: This episode contains lived experiences which involve the use of strong racist language.
Podcast artwork: D8
Promotional artwork: Photography by Stephanie Wolf. Mural by Adrienne Vetter for the Laramie Mural Project.
Audio for this episode was updated on 2 February 2024.
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