Edward G. Robinson III

Edward G. Robinson III serves as Professor of Practice and Director of the Center for the Study of Race & Culture in Sports at Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism and Communication. He teaches writing and reporting courses while leading critical research on sports, race, and cultural dynamics within African American communities.

His educational foundation includes:

• MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University
• BA in Journalism from The American University

Robinson's research centers on the intersection of sports media, racial identity, and cultural representation. His work examines systemic barriers faced by African American athletes, community resilience strategies, and soccer's evolving role in the Black diaspora. Through the Black SoccerLab initiative, he pioneers interdisciplinary analysis of soccer's cultural impact while documenting narratives of underrepresented athletes. His methodology blends journalistic rigor with community-engaged scholarship to challenge stereotypical media portrayals.

His sole major publication—the 2014 co-authored book 'The Worst Times Are the Best Times'—establishes his narrative approach to sports storytelling, focusing on overcoming adversity through athletic discipline. This work reflects his broader research trajectory examining motivational frameworks within African American sports experiences.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Society of Professional Journalists’ Dateline Award for Excellence in Local Journalism (2014)
• Multiple Associated Press Sports Editors Awards
• N. C. Press Association honors
• News & Observer accolades
• National Association of Black Journalists distinctions

As Center Director, Robinson mentors students through hands-on reporting projects and collaborative research with ESPN’s Undefeated. His leadership secured commissioned studies like 'Beating Opponents, Battling Belittlement,' which analyzed community support systems for African American female athletes navigating media bias. He integrates professional journalism standards with academic rigor in supervising student work.

He founded the Black SoccerLab in 2022 as a dedicated think tank exploring soccer's historical and contemporary significance in African American communities. This initiative coordinates researchers, journalists, and community stakeholders to document soccer's cultural footprint across the African diaspora while developing inclusive media narratives.