Ep 36 Jerry LeVias Overcoming Racism

This episode of Making After-School Cool Podcast features Mr. Jerry Levias who became a civil right pioneer in 1965 as the  first African American scholarship athlete to play football at for Southern Methodist.

Guest

My guest today  Mr. Jerry LeVias, retried professional players, civil rights pioneers,  a youth advocate and a living hero among us.

During this podcast you will learn more about the:

1. Experience of being one of the first African Americans to play football at a major college in Texas
2. Importance of a mentor or a support system during a difficult time
3. Impact of professional athletes speaking out about social inequalities
4. Decision educators must make on whether they should discuss racism, discrimination and injustice towards oppressed people with students
5. Activities beyond reading that out-of-school practitioners can involve students in to learn about social justice issues

Resources

 

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

 

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone