Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...
This week marks the 100th anniversary of Jack Johnson's 'Fight of the Century' victory against James J Jeffries. Johnson became America's first black world champion in 1908. His achievement paved the ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This 1910 boxing match between Jack ...