Black Olympians

Year Published: 1986

Complete Record: Tracks the struggles of African Americans to be a part of American athletics and society. Covers major events in the history of black Olympians - Jesse Owns, Wilma Rudolph, the black power salute in Mexico City in 1968, the 1984 Olympics and more. Interviews black medalists. Places the athletic achievements of blacks within the context of their situation in American society.