Ian Kennedy

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A Bible in my Hands
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A Bible in my Hands

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter focuses on Indigenous history, colonization, and anti-Indigenous racism in sports. Particular focus is put on Lacrosse. 13 $1.30 Add
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A Parade for Fergie
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A Parade for Fergie

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter focuses on Chatham’s local hero Fergie Jenkins and other Black athletes’ experiences with adversity and racism throughout their athletic careers. 9 $0.90 Add
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Back in the Game
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Back in the Game

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter is about Indigenous experiences in sports, Indigenous women’s involvement in sports specifically, and gender norms. It discusses how Indigenous women have taken part in the … 15 $1.50 Add
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Double Play
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Double Play

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter explores the experiences of non-white women (Black, Indigenous, Japanese Canadian, and others) in sports in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add
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From Archie to Gene
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From Archie to Gene

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter continues to explore racism faced by Black athletes in various sports throughout history and today. 14 $1.40 Add
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Homecomings
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Homecomings

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter reiterates the depth of scars left behind by colonialism and the residential school system on Indigenous communities, scars left behind by Japanese Canadian internment and … 10 $1.00 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

From: On Account of Darkness

Introduction to the book. The author calls himself a collector, a researcher, and a preservationist of many untold stories in sport, and thanks those who trusted him with their stories. 7 $0.70 Add
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It Was Never Our Game
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It Was Never Our Game

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and further explores Black history and Black peoples’ experiences in sports. Various stories are recounted. 9 $0.90 Add
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Jump Jim Crowe
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Jump Jim Crowe

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter focuses on the community of Dresden and systemic racism in this community and others in Southern Ontario, and the experiences of Black athletes here. 10 $1.00 Add
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Learning to Play Ball
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Learning to Play Ball

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the story of Pliney Stonefish– an Indigenous man from Delaware Nation and avid baseball fan– and the all-Indigenous baseball team from Delaware Nation. The 20th … 10 $1.00 Add
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Making it Work
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Making it Work

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter tells the stories of various non-white Canadians dealing with racism in Southern Ontario. Joe and Bob Izumi’s careers and impacts are explored. 14 $1.40 Add
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Not Canadian Enough
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Not Canadian Enough

From: On Account of Darkness

In this chapter, systemic racism against Japanese Canadians during the 20th century is explored.The author muses on the legacy of Bobby Orr and Don Cherry, once models for what it meant to be … 10 $1.00 Add
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Not Your Mascot
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Not Your Mascot

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter discusses racism and mascots in sports. 8 $0.80 Add
On Account of Darkness
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On Account of Darkness

Shining Light on Race and Sport

For marginalized athletes past and present, achievement can bring celebrity without equality and recognition without opportunity In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm … 213 View
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Ragging the Puck
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Ragging the Puck

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter explores whiteness/racism in Hockey and tells the story of George Chin and his brothers. The story of Boomer Harding– called Chatham-Kent’s own Jackie Robinson many … 12 $1.20 Add
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Sticks and Stones
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Sticks and Stones

From: On Account of Darkness

The author tells the story of the Kicknosways, who faced anti-Indigenous racism as they navigated life and the world of sports in Canada. Other stories are also told and racial tensions and … 16 $1.60 Add