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The Queen's Chair: The First Greatest: Heavyweight Champ Jack Johnson (289 hits)

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.

Posted By: Marsha Jones
Monday, July 5th 2010 at 5:10PM
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You're VERY welcomed.
Monday, July 5th 2010 at 7:44PM
Marsha Jones

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

YES HE DID!
Tuesday, July 6th 2010 at 5:57PM
Siebra Muhammad

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)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
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