Skip to content
San Francisco 49ers | Harry Edwards continues his life’s work of…
85°F
Wednesday, June 4th 2025

e-Edition

Trending:

Sports
NFL
San Francisco 49ers

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Harry Edwards continues his life’s work of social activism with another major recognition coming

Bay Area Hall of Fame inductee Edwards turned 21 the day JFK was assassinated, initiating a violent five-year period that shaped his life

Dr. Harry Edwards, a renowned social activist and professor who helped organize the Black Power protests at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, is one of this year’s inductees to the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)
Dr. Harry Edwards, a renowned social activist and professor who helped organize the Black Power protests at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, is one of this year’s inductees to the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)
Author
By | jmcdonald@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
UPDATED:

Loading your audio article

Dr. Harry Edwards reflects on life as a teacher and champion of social justice as induction to Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame awaits on May 15.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published:

RevContent Feed

More in San Francisco 49ers