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Anthropology Magazine
Two football players in orange and white uniforms lift their teammate in the air in celebration while surrounded by other team members.
essay / Decoded

Brotherhood and Anti-Blackness in College Football

Tracie Canada
As another college football season begins, an anthropologist explores how Black athletes navigate racism by caring for one another on and off the gridiron.
college football racial capitalism - Despite the health risks, many college football teams, such as the Stanford Cardinal (pictured here), have continued playing throughout the fall season.
essay / Crisis

Tackling Care and Capitalism in College Football

Tracie Canada
This year’s college football season—which has continued in the U.S. despite serious risks to players—has put deep social inequalities in stark relief.