Taking a Knee, Taking a Stand: African American Athletes and the Fight for Social Justice

by Bob Schron

A history of the activism and achievement of African American athletes from Jesse Owens to Serena Williams to Colin Kaepernick , who advanced the cause of social justice through their outspokenness, commitment, and integrity. Muhammad Ali refused to fight in a war he believed was immoral. Wilma Rudolph retired from track and field to campaign for civil rights. Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to draw attention to the oppression...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623545374
• ISBN13: 9781623545376
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.8" x 9.2"