Rev. Jesse Jackson describes how athleticism unites fans and blurs color lines at the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Rev. Jackson cites the success of 2007 Super Bowl coaches Lovie Smith and Tony Dungy as an inspiration that might allow colleges to "take the leap" of faith with black coaches. (0:37)
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February 28, 2007
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