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Lewis Hamilton

Presents a picture book biography of Black Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, highlighting his personal life and professional achievements. Includes a timeline with facts and black-and-white photographs.

Sports heroes

2021
"Discover the courageous stories of elite Black athletes who battled prejudice and exclusion to become heroes and champions in their sport. Some have used their platform to bring attention to global, social, economic, and health issues. Others brought glory and fame to their countries. Read about such heroes in sports as boxer Muhammad Ali, tennis great Serena Williams, sprinter Usain Bolt, gymnast Simone Biles, and many more"--Provided by publisher.

Jesse, the man who outran Hitler

1983
Autobiography of the black American athlete who, by winning the 100- and 200-meter dash, the 400-meter relay, and the broad jump at the 1936 Olympics, shattered Hitler's attempt to demonstrate "Aryan superiority.".
Cover image of Jesse, the man who outran Hitler

Jackie Robinson and the breaking of the color barrier

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in major-league baseball.
Cover image of Jackie Robinson and the breaking of the color barrier

Interesting athletes

a newspaper artist's look at Blacks in sports
1990

Athletes

2012
Contains biographies of ten African-American and Black athletes.

Rapid Ray

the story of Ray Lewis
2002
Examines the life and accomplishments of Ray Lewis, the first Canadian-born black man named to a Canadian Olympic track-and-field team in 1932.

Taboo

why black athletes dominate sports and why we are afraid to talk about it
2000
Examines the connection between genetics and the competitive superiority of athletes of African descent.
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