More Than A Game (Formerly Why Sports Matter)

Justice, with Jody Armour

The most recognizable symbol of solidarity with today's movement against racism and police brutality has been to take a knee, an act of protest popularized by Colin Kaepernick. He's the latest in a long line of athlete-activists whose outspoken defiance have helped push forward social and political change in America. What can we learn from these individuals and the movements they are a part of? And what can we learn from the sports world about inclusion, teamwork, and working together to reach shared goals? Our host Varun Soni explores these questions and more in conversation with Jody Armour, professor of law and author of the upcoming book, "N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice and the Law."

Many of us experience sports much like religion: they give us a shared identity, a sense of community, and a common purpose. So what wisdom can we draw from the sports world to help us navigate the chaos and confusion -- and also the awakening and transformation -- happening today? Join host Varun Soni, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at the University of Southern California, in this limited-run series from Religion of Sports.