The Game of Change

15/03/2025 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13
The Game of Change

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode of Slept On, Corinne and Isaiah uncover the powerful story of "The Game of Change" — a historic 1963 basketball game between Loyola University Chicago and Mississippi State University. In a time of racial segregation, Mississippi State defied government orders to secretly send their all-white team to play against Loyola’s all-Black team. This game would become a pivotal moment in college basketball and the Civil Rights Movement. Tune in as they explore how this courageous match changed the game forever.