Theresa Runstedtler: 1 book
Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner
Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2012
In his day, Jack Johnson—born in Texas, the son of former slaves—was the most famous black man on the planet. As the first African American World Heavyweight Champion (1908–1915), he publicly challenged white supremacy at home and abroad, enjoying the same audacious lifestyle of conspicuous...
