[lbo-talk] Sports and politics

[Russell Grinker]

I think you've discovered a 'little English' blind spot in Dhondy's
worldview! I do however have a distinct preference for CLR James's political
tradition.

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 Russell Grinker 

James, Dhondy notes, 'was the only intellectual of the black diaspora to
espouse and embrace the intellectual, artistic and socio-political culture
or Europe'. 

^^^^^
CB: "only" ? How about Paul Robeson ?  Shakespearean actor, scientific
socialist, highly skilled athlete ( All-American football player, 3 or 4
letters, professional baseball player for a short while) polyglot,
internationalist.

^^^^^

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