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"""A thoroughly resourced, yet relentlessly accessible work, On Account of Darkness is written for a general audience, but it is also supplemented and supported through rigorous archival research. One aspect that makes On Account of Darkness such a uniquely compelling read is Kennedy's novel approach, in which he examines broader issues that are integral to Canadian sport history at large through a regional focus . . .""-- ""SPORT IN SOCIETY JOURNAL"" ""A well-researched and often uncomfortable trip through Canadian sports history. Ian Kennedy's reporting about teams like the Chatham Coloured All-Stars will rekindle discussions about athletes from our country's past who deserve a more prominent place in history, and ought to also spark a debate about whether some of Canada's most prominent sporting legends deserve the pedestal they have been put upon.""--RICK WESTHEAD, TSN Senior Correspondent ""I can't overstate how much I learned from Ian Kennedy's work. As a series of books have been trotted out echoing the same stories about the intersection of race and sports, it is so refreshing to read something that breaks new ground and discusses the issue from angles we have not seen. It is a deep dive into a vital topic that also contains such depth of feeling, depth of history, and depth of personal recollection to animate why knowing the past is so critical for the present.""--DAVE ZIRIN, author of The Kaepernick Effect and sports editor for The Nation, Sports Editor at The Nation, author of A People's History of Sports in the United States ""More than just history, this book can teach us all something. On Account of Darkness is a powerful read about racism and overcoming prejudice, not just in sports, but in Canada. These untold stories need to be heard.""--BOB IZUMI, sportsman and host of the Real Fishing Show ""These stories show that anything is possible, and good things can happen, no matter who you are.""--FERGIE JENKINS ""member of the MLB Hall of Fame"""

A thoroughly resourced, yet relentlessly accessible work, On Account of Darkness is written for a general audience, but it is also supplemented and supported through rigorous archival research. One aspect that makes On Account of Darkness such a uniquely compelling read is Kennedy's novel approach, in which he examines broader issues that are integral to Canadian sport history at large through a regional focus . . . SPORT IN SOCIETY JOURNAL Kennedy has collected more than 100 years of stories about athletes who excelled amid systemic racism. This movement helped him realize that in addition to celebrating athletes who fought for inclusion, we need to also recognize how sport acted (and still acts) as a vehicle for exclusion. THE MIRAMICHI READER These stories show that anything is possible, and good things can happen, no matter who you are. Growing up you see pro athletes on the news and you think it will never happen to you, but it can. Reading what these chapters are all about shows that through struggles, dreams can come true, and kids need to know that. FERGIE JENKINS More than just history, this book can teach us all something. On Account of Darkness is a powerful read about racism and overcoming prejudice, not just in sports, but in Canada. These untold stories need to be heard. BOB IZUMI

A thoroughly resourced, yet relentlessly accessible work, On Account of Darkness is written for a general audience, but it is also supplemented and supported through rigorous archival research. One aspect that makes On Account of Darkness such a uniquely compelling read is Kennedy's novel approach, in which he examines broader issues that are integral to Canadian sport history at large through a regional focus . . . SPORT IN SOCIETY JOURNAL Kennedy has collected more than 100 years of stories about athletes who excelled amid systemic racism. This movement helped him realize that in addition to celebrating athletes who fought for inclusion, we need to also recognize how sport acted (and still acts) as a vehicle for exclusion. THE MIRAMICHI READER These stories show that anything is possible, and good things can happen, no matter who you are. Growing up you see pro athletes on the news and you think it will never happen to you, but it can. Reading what these chapters are all about shows that through struggles, dreams can come true, and kids need to know that. FERGIE JENKINS More than just history, this book can teach us all something. On Account of Darkness is a powerful read about racism and overcoming prejudice, not just in sports, but in Canada. These untold stories need to be heard. BOB IZUMI

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A resident of Erie Beach, Ontario, Ian Kennedy is an educator and journalist with a passion for sport and storytelling. In 2011, he founded CKSN (Chatham-Kent Sports Network), an online sports news outlet. A writer for The Hockey News and Yahoo Sports, his reporting has also been featured on radio and in publications including The Globe and Mail and Outdoor Canada magazine. He holds degrees in Kinesiology and Education from the University of Western Ontario.

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