Description
Blending striking art with evocative poetry, this book traces the rise of Jack Johnson—from his early days in the ring to becoming the first African American world heavyweight champion in the early twentieth century. Through a high-level, narrative arc, readers follow the ambition, grit, and public scrutiny that shaped his career and legacy. More than a sports biography, it explores themes of identity, resistance, and the cost of breaking barriers in a world determined to limit who can win. With Charles R. Smith, Jr.’s distinctive lyrical storytelling, the result is a powerful, accessible portrait of triumph and controversy that resonates far beyond boxing history.
Available Editions
paperback
Macmillan
Published Jun 22, 2010
52 pages
ISBN: 9781596434738
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson by Charles R. Smith, Jr..