Stuff You Missed in History Class

SYMHC Classics: Jack Johnson

09.17.2022 - By iHeartPodcastsPlay

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This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina discusses how during Jack Johnson's time, the heavyweight championship was unofficially a whites-only title. Despite discrimination, Johnson became the first black heavyweight champion, but some questioned his legitimacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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