Sports World Drives Racial Justice Discussion As Players Strike

Sports World Drives Racial Justice Discussion As Players Strike

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the sports world's response to racial inequality, focusing on the NBA and WNBA's strikes following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Athletes like Naomi Osaka and Clayton Kershaw took a stand by refusing to play, drawing attention to racial justice issues. Sports figures, including Chris Webber, shared personal perspectives, emphasizing the need for continued dialogue. President Trump criticized the NBA for being too political, while the leagues used their platforms to promote social causes. The video concludes with hopes that the conversation on racial justice will persist as sports events resume.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Milwaukee Bucks take to address racial inequality?

They organized a charity basketball game.

They donated to a racial justice fund.

They went on strike and refused to play.

They held a press conference.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Washington Mystics symbolize their protest against racial injustice?

By kneeling during the national anthem.

By wearing shirts with bullet holes.

By holding a silent march.

By boycotting a game.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Naomi Osaka's reason for withdrawing from a major tennis tournament?

She had a scheduling conflict.

She was injured.

She wanted to focus on her training.

She believed there were more important issues than tennis.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Chris Webber's message regarding the fight against racial inequality?

Sports should remain apolitical.

Protests are unnecessary.

It's important to take action even if change is slow.

Young men should wait for change to happen.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Trump react to the NBA's involvement in social causes?

He condemned them for being too political.

He ignored the protests.

He praised their efforts.

He offered to mediate discussions.