Bijan C. Bayne
Bijan C. Bayne is a cultural critic, sports historian and a Public Policy Fellow at the Institute For Politics, Policy & History (IPPH). He has authored three acclaimed sports historical books: Martha’s Vineyard Basketball: How a Resort League Defied Notions of Race and Class, Sky Kings: Black Pioneers of Professional Basketball and Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball.
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*Bijan featured on “Exploring Indigenous Tourism and Istanbul”
*Bijan shares African-American and basketball history on Martha’s Vineyard.
*Bijan discusses Detroit’s revitalization.
Articles by Bijan C. Bayne
Sevierville, Tennessee – There’s more to see than Dollywood
By Bijan C. BayneWhen most Americans think of Sevierville, Tennessee, the image that comes to mind is of its decidedly unmanly most famous native, Dolly Parton. And though the philanthropic Parton has done a ‘world of good for the region (which includes tourist havens Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge), there are also attractions for … Read more
United States Experiences
Pin-Up Bowl: St. Louis Trendy District Knocks Pins For a “Loop”
By Bijan C. BayneSmack in the middle of the booming, luminescent night life of St. Louis’ trendy Loop district is a place where you can knock down pins near where President Obama knocks down pies (pizza, that is).
United States Experiences Sports
Agritourism Meets Fun at Forks And Corks Festival
By Bijan C. BayneEvery year Sarasota, Florida hosts its annual Forks and Corks Food And Wine Festival, featuring wines, vineyards, and wineries from France, New Zealand, Argentina, Italy, California and Washington state, and the city’s finest cuisine from Mexican fare to locally sourced farm delights.
United States Agritourism Family Travel Events & Festivals