Olympic Pride, American Prejudice
This book tells the powerful true story of the eighteen African American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. They faced the challenge of representing a nation that denied them basic rights, all while confronting the Nazi regime's ideology of Aryan supremacy. Their triumphs on the track and field became a profound statement against prejudice, both abroad and at home.
This book chronicles the real experiences of the eighteen African American athletes who participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, highlighting their challenges and triumphs against racial prejudice.