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Why Are Successful Black Men Assumed to Be Athletes or Entertainers? (en español)
In this excerpted Mother Jones article, Michael Mechanic tells the story of a friend who is always asked if he is a basketball player. This resource is in Spanish.
This resource is intended for educators in the United States who are applying Spanish-language resources in the classroom.
How to Cite This Reading
Facing History & Ourselves, “Why Are Successful Black Men Assumed to Be Athletes or Entertainers? (en español)”, last updated November 22, 2022.
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