Breaking Ground as a Black Quarterback
Season 30 Episode 3014 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
One of college's first black quarterbacks hails from Fayetteville and shares his story.
In 1964, Jimmy Raye left Fayetteville to enroll at Michigan State University. Little did he know that while he was there, he would become a trailblazer helping to change the game of college football forever. His story is captured in the book, "Raye of Light" by Tom Shanahan, and includes insight into the integration of college football and the role of the Michigan State Spartans in it.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Black Issues Forum is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Breaking Ground as a Black Quarterback
Season 30 Episode 3014 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1964, Jimmy Raye left Fayetteville to enroll at Michigan State University. Little did he know that while he was there, he would become a trailblazer helping to change the game of college football forever. His story is captured in the book, "Raye of Light" by Tom Shanahan, and includes insight into the integration of college football and the role of the Michigan State Spartans in it.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Where to Watch Black Issues Forum
Black Issues Forum is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
New Episode- News and Public Affairs
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
New Episode- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
New Episode
Support for PBS provided by:
Black Issues Forum is a local public television program presented by PBS NC