Can You Spot It?
Activism in Sports
Honor or Harm?
100
What form of institutional racism is present?
A. Residential racism
B. Educational racism
C. Mental health racism
D. Media racism
100
In 2020, NBA player LeBron James headlined the 'More Than a Vote' campaign to expand ballot access to historically marginalized Black communities across America.
Which form of institutional racism was LeBron James trying to combat?
A. Immigration Racism
B. Criminal Justice System
C. Health Care Racism
D. Political Power and Voter Suppression
100
This sports team used a racial slur as its official name for over 80 years before changing it. Most fans at the time didn't think they were doing anything racist. Why not?
A. They didn't know what the word meant
B. Repetition and tradition made something racist feel normal and unquestioned
C. The team was secretly trying to honor Native Americans
D. Only a few fans attended games
200
This is an image of the Lakers roster from 2024-2025.
What form of institutional racism is present?
A. Employment racism
B. Trick question. There is no institutional racism present
C. Political racism
D. Educational racism
200
In 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem to protest nationwide police brutality and oppression against people of color.
Which form of institutional racism was Colin Kaepernick primarily raising awareness about?
A. Media and Ideological Racism
B. Lack of Access to Capital and Wealth
C. Criminal Justice System
D. Health Care Racism
200
Some fans at games chant and wear fake Native American headdresses to show team spirit. No one is using a slur. Why do critics call this racist?
A. It's against NFL rules
B. It turns a real culture's sacred traditions into a costume for entertainment
C. The headdresses are too expensive
D. It's only done by a small number of fans
300
This is an image of current NFL owners.
What form of institutional racism is present?
A. Political racism
B. Mental Health racism
C. Racism and accumulation of wealth and upward mobility
D. Criminal justice racism
300
In 2017, Serena Williams nearly died from childbirth complications after a nurse dismissed her concerns. Her self-advocacy led doctors to discover life-threatening complications, inspiring her advocacy for Black maternal health.
Serena Williams has become an advocate against which form of institutional racism?
A. Higher Education Racism
B. Transportation Policy
C. Media and Ideological Racism
D. Health Care Racism
300
A team's old logo was a cartoon face with exaggerated features and a big grin, based on a racial group. What makes this different from just an "old-fashioned" or "silly" cartoon?
A. It used too many colors
B. It wasn't trademarked properly
C. Cartoons are never appropriate for sports logos
D. It exaggerated a group's appearance into a mocking stereotype
400
This is the former slogan of the University of Florida.
What form of institutional racism is present?
Consider the language origins.
400
Los Angeles Dodgers player Kiké Hernández publicly stated that he was “saddened and infuriated” by the series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in 2025 that left communities in Los Angeles “violated, profiled, abused, and ripped apart.”
What form of institutional racism was Kiké Hernández speaking out against?
Immigration Racism
400
This team removed its cartoon mascot decades ago but kept a name and logo referencing the same racial group. Why do critics say the problem isn't fully resolved?
A. The new logo isn't colorful enough
B. Old mascots should always be brought back
C. The team is still making money off that group's identity
D. The new logo is too similar to a rival team's
500
This is an image of Dodger Stadium.
What form of institutional racism is present?
Consider where Dodger Stadium is located.
500
LeBron James popularized the “More Than An Athlete” mantra after Fox News host Laura Ingraham told him to "shut up and dribble" on her broadcast for expressing his concerns about President Trump. The "More Than An Athlete" slogan challenges the notion that athletes are only valuable for their entertainment.
What form of institutional racism does the “More Than An Athlete” mantra combat?
A. Political Racism
500
This team's logo depicts an actual historical leader from a specific group, drawn respectfully rather than as a cartoon. Critics still call this a problem. Why?
A. The leader's descendants/community were never asked for permission
B. It's only a problem if the leader is still alive
C. The logo is historically inaccurate
D. Real people can never appear on logos