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A look at the Syracuse 8 boycott 50 years later

This episode features our Syracuse 8 series 50 years after the SU football players boycotted spring practices. Read More »

May 12, 2020 at 11:35 am

'FLASHBACK': 50 years after boycott, Syracuse 8 sees parallels in #NotAgainSU movement

The Syracuse 8 commend the #NotAgainSU movement and see stark similarities between it and their 1970 boycott. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 10:54 pm

SETTING THE STAGE: Syracuse 8’s legacy lies in progress, evolution in athlete activism

In 1970, nine SU football players boycotted spring practice for equal rights. Now, the Syracuse 8 see their legacy in the evolution of athlete activism. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 10:40 pm

ALL LOVE: After being written out of history, Syracuse 8’s forgiveness defines them

For more than three decades, the Syracuse 8 felt like they were written out of history by Syracuse. But in 2006, SU apologized and now they "bleed orange." Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 9:06 pm