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The Unseen Racial Exclusion in the WWII-Era Rose Bowl's Celebration of Unity

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The Unseen Racial Exclusion in the WWII-Era Rose Bowl's Celebration of Unity

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  • New Year’s Day has hosted the Rose Bowl since 1916, a college football game known for its lively parade and competitive spirit.
  • In 1942, due to World War II, the Rose Bowl was held in North Carolina instead of Pasadena for the first time.
  • Significantly, all players in that year's game were white, highlighting systemic racial exclusion in sports.
  • Duke University, the host, allowed minimal attendance for Black fans, reflecting the segregation policies of the era.
  • The event exemplified how sporting narratives often celebrate unity while ignoring persistent inequalities in American society.

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