MLB is the only organization of North America’s four major men’s sports leagues that is in season during Juneteenth. Public Enemy's Chuck D said highlighting the holiday is important, but baseball has work to do. mr_jasonjones has more.
Additionally, Chuck D noted former major leaguer and TV analyst Harold Reynolds for his efforts. The two-time All-Star helped get Chuck D’s songs about baseball on MLB.TV. Chuck D was inspired to writeduring the COVID-19 pandemic. He finished the song toward the end of 2020 during baseball’s offseason; it was released in 2021.
If MLB is using Juneteenth as an opportunity to celebrate the Black community, Chuck D’s album can provide an assist as an unofficial soundtrack. The album is not dedicated solely to Black players, but it does feature songs about stars like Mays and Fergie Jenkins. “Sports had been decimated by the pandemic, so people are looking for content. It just happened to be the right thing at the right time,” Chuck D said of his latest album. “ might have something vintage come up — like a Hall of Fame vote or if Pete Rose gets in or Barry Bonds or whatever — and I’m like, ‘Hey, listen, if you’re bringing up something vintage, I’m right there. I’ll come up with a song.
Chuck D said highlighting Juneteenth is important, but baseball has work to do, as evidenced by the reaction of some to the inverted logo. Still, baseball will continue to celebrate Juneteenth in a variety of ways.MLB has today to show its progress. Perfect timing while much of the sports world is in the offseason.Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Try a week on us.is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering Culture.
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