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Harry Thomas Edwards (born November 22, 1942) is an American sociologist and civil rights activist. After working as an assistant professor of sociology at San Jose State College, he completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University and is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley .
Jul 2, 2021 · Dr. Harry Edwards. Meet the Activist-Scholar and Founder of the ISSSSC. From student-athlete to activist-scholar, Dr. Harry Edwards’ life and work demonstrate that sport is a window to society, revealing a broad range of social and political concerns that affect us all.
Feb 20, 2024 · From UC Berkeley to 49ers sidelines, Harry Edwards dreams with his eyes wide open. The UC Berkeley emeritus professor of sociology organized the 1968 Olympic Project for Human Rights. He's still influencing students, pro athletes and social justice. By Jason Pohl, Ivan Natividad.
May 24, 2024 · In Berkeley Talks episode 199, Harry Edwards, a renowned sports activist and UC Berkeley professor emeritus of sociology, gives the keynote address at the Department of Sociology’s 2024 commencement ceremony.
Mar 6, 2011 · Sociology professor and civic activist Harry Edwards was born in 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Harry and Adelaide Edwards. Edwards grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois as the second child in a family of eight children.
Oct 7, 2023 · Harry Edwards, the Bay Area sports sociologist and activist, is suffering from bone cancer. Long ago, his fight for civil rights taught him not to fear the end.
Oct 15, 2018 · Fifty years ago, Harry Edwards was the lead organizer behind the decision by sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos to raise black-gloved, black power salutes atop the Mexico City Olympics medal stand--the most widely recognized protest in sports history.
