african american athletes

1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith recounts the events that shaped his life and shares the beliefs that led him to raise a black-gloved fist with his teammate while accepting their medals, creating an iconic representation of the conflicts between race, politics, and sports in the mid-twentieth century.

Based on the true story of Don Haskins, a future Hall of Fame coach of Texas Western University, who starts the best players he can find-- history's first all African-American team.

"Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn't slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR. Find out how Wallace's talent has led him to success in the world of stock car racing"--Provided by publisher.

A quarterback is often seen as a leader on the football field. They make big plays, throw touchdown passes, and help their team succeed. Their leadership and ability to work with their teammates often makes a huge difference in how their team plays. Russell Wilson has been a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for a decade. In that time, he's led his teammates to huge wins, including a Super Bowl victory. Russell is also known as a leader in his community too. He wants to make a difference both on and off the football field, and he works hard to make it happen.

Today black Pittsburgh is known as the setting for August Wilson?s famed plays about noble, but doomed, working-class citizens. But this community once had an impact on American history that rivaled the far larger black worlds of Harlem and Chicago. It published the most widely read black newspaper in the country, urging black voters to switch from the Republican to the Democratic Party, and then rallying black support for World War II. It fielded two of the greatest baseball teams of the Negro Leagues and introduced Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Pittsburgh was the childhood home of jazz pioneers Billy Strayhorn, Billy Eckstine, Earl Hines, Mary Lou Williams, and Erroll Garner; Hall of Fame slugger Josh Gibson?and August Wilson himself. Some of the most glittering figures of the era were changed forever by the time they spent in the city, from Joe Louis and Satchel Paige to Duke Ellington and Lena Horne.

Chronicles the life and careers of legendary professional football and baseball player Bo Jackson, discussing his childhood, how he was able to play in two professional sports and his life after sports.

Not only is Bubba Wallace a good NASCAR driver, he also one of the most successful Black NASCAR drivers of all time! In this book, readers learn that Wallace started racing at age 9, as well as other facts about his early life, rise to NASCAR, and his biggest achievements. Written in achievable language to appeal to reluctant or struggling readers, this volume also includes fact boxes and a concluding timeline that sums up Wallace's career so far. Full-color photographs show Wallace through the years and some of his most memorable races.

"Images accompany information about Simone Biles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated biography of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali covering his rise from Cassius Clay to heavyweight champion of the world, and including his first meeting with civil rights leader Malcolm X, his interview with sports broadcaster Howard Cosell discussing why he opposed the Vietnam War, and his bout against George Foreman, and more.

Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically underrepresented. Their talent and passion inspire present and future players. Find out more about athletes such as Simone Manuel, Satchel Paige, and Maya Moore and celebrate their achievements in sports.