Breaking Barriers: How Sports Changed American Society

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This educational video explores the significant role sports played in influencing social reforms throughout 20th-century American history. Hosted from a virtual stadium called the "Mia-Olympics," the narrator guides students through the history of segregation and gender discrimination in athletics. The video highlights how sports mirrored societal prejudices while simultaneously serving as a battleground for civil rights and gender equality.