(Part I) Just what is #SportsCrit: Critical Race Theory in sports, and what’s It doing in such a nice field as sports education?

Shot out to Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, who inspired this episode's title!In this foundational episode of the SportsCrit™ Lab Podcast, Dr. G dives deep into what Critical Race Theory (CRT) is—and why it’s essential for reimagining sports education.Paying respect to the original founders of CRT, Dr. G breaks down key tenets in a way that’s accessible, relevant, and rooted in real-world examples from sports and education. Through storytelling and sharp cultural analysis, she shows why CRT belongs exactly where the power structures are and how SportsCrit™ pedagogy invites all of us to think critically and move courageously.You’ll also hear about:- How a groundbreaking performance by In Living Color at the Super Bowl changed halftime shows forever- Why understanding Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), and Tribal Colleges is crucial to conversations about race and equity in education- Insights from the book White Out by Jun and Collins, revealing how whiteness operates as property in institutional settings- How two pillars of CRT—The permanence of racism and Interest Convergence—are visible in everyday sports culture and educational practiceWhether you’re a sports fan, an educator, a scholar, or someone who loves learning the real story behind “what’s going on,” this episode is your entry point into the real work of transformation.📚 References Mentioned in the Episode:- Critical Race Theory Founders:* Derrick Bell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado- Delgado, R., & Stefancic, J. (2017).Critical Race Theory: An Introduction* (3rd ed.). NYU Press.- Bell, D. (1992).Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism. Basic Books.- John, R., & Collins, C. (2022). *White Out: The Unmasking of White America.*- In Living Color Super Bowl Halftime Takeover: 1992, which shifted the NFL’s approach to halftime shows foreverFederal Education Designations Discussed:- MSI: Minority-Serving Institutions- HSI: Hispanic-Serving Institutions- AANAPISI: Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions- TCU: Tribal Colleges and Universities- HBCU: Historically Black Colleges and Universities🎧 Stay Connected:- Instagram:@ sportscritlab- TikTok: @sportscritcutieLearn about Dr. G!Website#SportsCrit #CriticalRaceTheory #SportsEducation #RaceAndSports #JusticeInEducation