• Jack Johnson: Breaking Barriers and Defying Society in and out of the Boxing Ring

  • Feb 8 2025
  • Length: 10 mins
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Jack Johnson: Breaking Barriers and Defying Society in and out of the Boxing Ring

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  • What if breaking barriers meant stepping into the ring against not just opponents, but an entire society? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary life of Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion. Born to formerly enslaved parents in Galveston, Texas, Johnson’s rise wasn’t just about athletic triumphs—it was a bold defiance of racial barriers that reshaped sports and culture.

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