Thanks for watching! Read about Knox here: https://bit.ly/richroll527 Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast, Knox Robinson is a writer, national-caliber runner, and an astute student of black history, art, literature, music and poetry. He’s also the captain of Black Roses NYC — a moving emblem of New York City’s running street culture. Knox joins us today to share his important perspective on this current historic moment, the intersection of sport and politics, and Black American representation in athletics. ✌🏼🌱 - Rich EPISODE 527 AUDIO PODCAST Blog & Show Notes: https://bit.ly/richroll527 EPISODE 394 AUDIO PODCAST Blog & Show Notes: http://bit.ly/richroll394 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Android: http://bit.ly/rrpgoogle KNOX ROBINSON https://www.instagram.com/firstrun/ https://www.instagram.com/blackrosesnyc/ https://twitter.com/blackrosesnyc FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS https://www.blakecurtis.net/ 0:00 - Introduction 0:47 - Living in Mexico City 9:08 - The Revolt of the Black Athlete 14:27 - White Fragility 23:29 - Understanding the Systemic Nature of Racism 29:15 - People Who Influenced Knox 34:48 - The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery 44:27 - Black Representation in Running 52:40 - Running as an Act of Rebellion 1:00:06 - Appropriating Black Culture 1:10:00 - What Does Allyship Look Like? Pt. 1 1:20:31 - Projects that Knox is Working On 1:23:03 - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man 1:24:39 - What Does Allyship Look Like? Pt. 2 1:32:03 - Teaching Morality to His Son 1:39:40 - The Definition of Racism 1:42:32 - Are We in a Moment of True Change? 1:47:44 - Finding Mindful Unity 1:54:55 - Final Thoughts #richroll #knoxrobinson #BLM