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The Queen's Chair: The First Greatest: Heavyweight Champ Jack Johnson

Marsha Jones · Monday, July 5th 2010 at 5:10PM · 301 views
One hundred years ago, yesterday, Jack Johnson defeated Janes M. Jeffries (one of a number of Great White Hopes) for the heavyweight championship of the world. Johnson's victory sparked race riots in 25 states. Geoffrey Ward's well-researched book is the first about Johnson in 15 years, and it shows us one of the first great black athlete heroes: a man of audacity and unyielding individuality. Unforgivable Blackness : The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson is an amazing story.

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Marsha Jones Monday, July 5th 2010 at 7:44PM

You're VERY welcomed.

Gregory V. Boulware, Esq. Tuesday, July 6th 2010 at 4:21PM

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Hat's Off to Another of My Heroes...Brother Jack Johnson!

Thanks Marsha.

Peace and Love,

Greg.
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Siebra Muhammad Tuesday, July 6th 2010 at 5:57PM

YES HE DID!

ROBINSON IRMA Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM

I love the pure open realism and honesty in the title of this book THE RISE AND FALL OF JACK JOHNSON already, Marsha. Thanks(smile)

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