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Episode 79 -Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant Who Shook the World

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Today, we’re heading to the coast  where one little boy grew up to shock the world.

👊 His fists were fast.
 🎩 His fashion was fierce.
 💥 And his story? Full of fights, freedom, and fame.

Today, we uncover the wild, true story of Jack Johnson—the first African American heavyweight boxing champion in the world.

References

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/jack-johnson-heavyweight-boxer-defied-america


https://www.biography.com/athletes/jack-johnson



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