Description
The author examines the lives of the first two African-American boxing champions to understand the history of race relations and the role of the black press during their time. The events and fights are categorized based on the themes of segregation and their impact on the black community.
The author explores the careers and private lives of the first two African-American boxing champions in order to define the history of race relations and the black press at the time. The major events and fights are organized around the themes of segregation and the significance to black Americans.