Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete

What do you imagine Rhoden’s reaction would be to Colin Kaepernick, who, though not currently (as of 2020) signed by any NFL team, has made significant money through a shoe deal with Nike?

Research the NFL’s so-called Rooney Rule. How—if at all—has the rule helped to create more and better opportunities for black coaching staff?

Consider the Epilogue, in which Rhoden offers some glimpses of hope. As this book was published in 2006, have any of his ideas presently come to fruition?