Document Type
Lesson Plan and Materials
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
In this lesson, students will explore how jogging—an activity largely perceived as one of most accessible sports—has historically excluded Black Americans. By analyzing 1) historical maps from major jogging hubs and 2) historical & contemporary running media, students will uncover how discriminatory housing policies and lack of mainstream media representation worked in tandem to create structural obstacles within a supposedly inclusive space. Students will connect this idea of running as a ‘white’ activity to modern-day perceptions of Black runners and instances of racial violence. Beyond the knowledge itself, students should walk away from this lesson with confidence and motivation to begin advocating for genuine (rather than superficial) inclusivity in activities they’re passionate about.
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Who Gets to Run? © 2025 by Martine Gulliver is licensed under CC BY 4.0