Episode description
Nicky Winmar's iconic stand against racism was a wakeup call more than 30 years ago. But how much has really changed? Racism on and off the field continues to be an issue across Australia, when we should be celebrating Indigenous sport icons.
Presented by the Byron Writers Festival, supported by First Nations Australia Writers Network FNAWN.
Listen to Big Ideas - Australia's sporting myths
Speakers
Rhoda RobertsProducer, artistic director, journalist and broadcaster and author of My Cousin FrankWoman of the Bundjalung Nation
Nicky WinmarNoongar man, AFL player and author of Nicky Winmar: My Story
Naomi Moran (host)CEO of Koori Mail, First Nations newspaperNyangbal and Arakwal woman from the Bundjalung nation