UT Arlington sociology professor’s book explores race, ethnicity in sports and their impact on modern race relations

ARLINGTON, Texas -- A new book by a University of Texas at Arlington sociologist offers new insight into how sports alter and reflect the way we view the world when it comes to modern race relations. In “The Enduring Color Line in U.S. Athletics,” assistant sociology professor Krystal Beamon assembles findings from previous research, data from the NCAA and interviews with professional athletes to explore sports as a social construction. The book is part of the academic series, Framing the 21st Century Social Issues and is published by Routledge. Chris M. Messer, assistant professor of