An excerpt from the Undefeated -
Tiger Woods’ former coach is white, woke and went to an HBCU
Sean Foley’s experience molded his views on race, diversity and golf
By Tony Starks
Sean Foley is woke. It’s a characteristic that’s unique among golf instructors, who most commonly cater to the wealthy and teach a game that is by its very nature exclusive. That’s why a conversation with Foley is intriguing, perplexing, thought-provoking and inspiring all at the same time.
Most people know he coached Tiger Woods as his swing instructor from 2010-14. What people don’t know is that he attended Tennessee State University, a historically black institution in Nashville. Or that he credits the works of W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela and Nas for influencing the way he views the world.
His “awakening” came during his experience as a white Canadian at a historically black college or university (HBCU). It helped shape his philosophical love of hip-hop music and began to mold his perspective on race, equality and social justice.
https://theundefeated.com/features/tiger-woods-former-coach-sean-foley-is-white-woke-and-went-to-an-hbcu/
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