The history of Black people in competitive sports and the continuation of "Black Firsts" in 2023

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The History of Black People in Competitive Sports and The Continuation of "Black Firsts" In 2023

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By REVOLT
  /  03.10.2023

In an all new “REVOLT Black News Weekly,” we explore the historical context of sports and famous athletes like Jesse Owens to Althea Gibson — who had to play tennis on courts at night due to the racial segregation.

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