Arts
The societal ideology surrounding sport is that it's one of the few things that brings diverse groups of people together. As such, the popularity and globalization of sport have led to an ever-increasing migration of black athletes from the global South to the West. However the narratives in media continue to perpetuate stereotypes and increase social boundaries, especially as it pertains to athletes of African descent. This week we sat down with Adam Musoke, a Uganda-Merican who offers up his personal experiences as a semi-pro soccer athlete. He discusses the ways in which these media narratives often played to his disadvantage. We also discuss the complicit role that sports fans play when it comes to consuming these stereotype-laden narratives.