Coaches, Father Figures, and the Boxing Match that Changed America
The Black Fatherhood Podcast · Alvin Thomas
September 14, 202336m 16s
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Show Notes
Jack Johnson, boxing's first ever African-American world heavyweight champion, broke color barriers and changed the sport forever. But he didn't do it alone. He had an important father figure in his corner. "The Royale," a play based on the life of Jack Johnson is currently on stage and today we're speaking with Jamal James, the actor playing the title role.