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African American boxers African American boxers Biography African American political activists Biography Ali, Muhammad 1942-2016 Boxers (Sports) Boxers (Sports) United States Biography Boxing Tournaments Political activists Political activists United States Biography United StatesSummary: The in-depth and intimate story of one of the most important African Americans to live in the first half of the 20th century. Tells the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African American boxer to win the most coveted title in all of sports - Heavyweight Campion of the World. Includes his struggles in and out of the ring and his desire to live his life as a free man.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Paramount 2005
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV UNFSummary: Examines the life of Muhammad Ali in and out of the boxing ring, covering his ties with the Nation of Islam, his political postions, including his refusal to be drafted during the Vietnam War, his role as a symbol of Black masculinity, and life after boxing.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021