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Author Orr, Tamra, author.

Title African Americans in sports : groundbreakers and game changers / by Tamra B. Orr.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Lucent Press, [2020]

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PHS MackinVia EBook  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (some color).
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series Lucent library of Black history
Lucent library of Black history.
Note "Portions of this book originally appeared in African Americans in sports by Carla Mooney."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Setting the scene : a timeline -- African American champions -- Enslavement, entertainment, and escape -- New century, old conflicts -- The power of protest -- With rackets and clubs -- Using their voices -- Making history, changing minds.
Summary Examines the history of African American athletes in American sports and discusses the challenges athletes faced to compete in national and worldwide competitions and be recognized for their achievements. Profiles several athletes and their accomplishments, including Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson, and Althea Gibson. Includes photographs, a timeline, primary source materials, and an index.
Audience 7-10.
System Details Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Note Description based on book record.
Subject Electronic books.
African American athletes.
Racism -- United States.
Discrimination in sports -- United States.
Sports -- Political aspects -- United States.
Sports -- History -- United States.
Added Title Groundbreakers and game changers
ISBN 9781534568488

 
    
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