Born January 13, Sharon Robinson is the daughter of Jackie Robinson. She is also a nurse-midwife, health writer, author, and educator. She has written several books about Jackie Robinson and herself.
Book 1: Her memoir, Child of the Dream
Book 2: Jackie Robinson’s biography, Promises to Keep
Book 3: Jackie’s Nine
A new book has recently been published about the legendary boxer.
Book 1: The Fight of His Life by Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts
Book 2: A Nation’s Hope the story of legendary boxer Joe Louis by Matt de la Pena; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Book 3: Joe Louis, My Life by Joe Louis and others
This Sunday will feature books that talk about atlhletics, race and sports.
Book 1: William C. Rhoden, 40 Misllion Dollar Slaves
Book 2: Arthur Ashe Jr., Hard Road to Glory.
Book 3: Jason Reid, Rise of the Black Quarterback
This sports Saturday will feature books by and/or about women basketball players/coaches
Book 1: Lisa Leslie, Don’t Let the Lipstick Fool You
Book 2: Tamika Catchings, Catch A Star
Book 3: Candace Parker, The Can-Do Mindset
Book 4: A’ja Wilson, Dear Black Girls
Book 5: Dawn Staley, Uncommon Favor
William Richmond, a pioneer boxer:http://aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/william-richmond-boxing-pioneer
Bill Richmond, YouTube video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov6i5hDAMtc
http://www.historyrevealed.com/article/who-was-black-terror-boxing-slave
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