african american athletes

Addresses issues facing African-American athletes, such as purpose, the encouragement of female participation in sports, the portrayal of professional athletes, the glass ceiling, negative attitudes about race, and other related topics.

To discuss the racism in American sports, the author interviewed athletes, managers, coaches, and commentators from around the country, from the big time to the "little leagues.".

Presents the life of legendary track star Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals over Hitler's supermen and captured America's heart.

Teaches about the involvement of African Americans in sports through a series of questions with multiple choice answers.

Provides facts and information on close to 1,000 Black athletes from the early days of organized sport in the late-nineteenth century to the present.

A look at the careers of the three 2004 Rookie of the Year finalists: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony, with photographs and statistics highlighting their careers and achievements.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Jesse Owens, discussing his childhood, his running career, and his triumph at the 1936 Olympics.

Examines the historical context and specific circumstances of African-American presence in sports, analyzing various sports and how they have responded to racial pressures and conflicts.