Dr harry edwards bio

American sociologist and civil rights activist

Harry Thomas Edwards (born November 22, ) 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. Edwards' career has focused on the experiences of African-American athletes.

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Sociology professor and civic activist Harry Edwards was born in in East St. Louis, Illinois to Harry and Adelaide Edwards.

Biography.

Career

Edwards' career has focused on the experiences of African-American athletes and he is a strong advocate of black participation in the management of professional sports. He has served as a staff consultant to the San Francisco 49ers football team and to the Golden State Warriors basketball team.

He has also been involved in recruiting black talent for front-office positions in Major League Baseball.

Author of The Revolt of the Black Athlete, Edwards was the architect of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, which le