Eric Velasquez
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Language
English
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Jesse Owens' mother frequently told him, "Put your best foot forward." So Jesse followed her advice, worked hard, and made his dreams come true as one of the greatest Olympic champions of all time. But it wasn't easy, as Jesse had to overcome many obstacles. Even though World War II hadn't started yet, Adolf Hitler controlled Germany during the 1936 Olympics. He wanted to prove during the games that Germans were a superior "race" to other people of...
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Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Newbery Honoree Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez-the team behind Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library-reunite to take full measure of an iconic performer and political activist.Paul Robeson rose to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance, known for his extraordinary vocal, dramatic, and oratory skills. But he was a true Renaissance man: an accomplished athlete, a bright intellect, and a passionate supporter...
4) Racing against the odds: the Story of Wendell Scott, stock car racing's African-American champion
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Wendell O. Scott, who made history as the only African-American driver to win a race in a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) division.
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