Joseph N. Cooper

About the Author

Joseph N. Cooper is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the intersections of sport, race, and social justice in the African diaspora. With a PhD in Kinesiology and a deep commitment to amplifying marginalized voices, Cooper explores how athletic resistance challenges systemic oppression and fosters transnational solidarity. His seminal book, Black Sporting Resistance: Diaspora, Transnationalism, and Internationalism (Critical Issues in Sport and Society), examines the global dimensions of Black athletes' activism, drawing on historical and contemporary examples to advocate for equity in sports and society. As an educator and activist, Cooper inspires readers to rethink power dynamics through the lens of internationalism, making complex socio-political themes accessible and urgent.