Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson

Overview

This is the tale of Jack Johnson, a groundbreaking African-American boxer who became the first to claim a championship title. His journey is marked by the challenges he faced while striving to live freely in a society that was often hostile to his success. Johnson’s determination and resilience against the odds highlight not only his personal battles in the ring but also the broader societal issues of race and equality during his time.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Part One

  Jack Johnson's path takes him from Texas to the world of professional boxing, navigating the challenges of Jim Crow America, where the heavyweight cha...

  Jan 17, 2005
• 2
  

  Part Two

  With no one able to defeat Johnson in the boxing ring, the authorities aimed to take him down legally, targeting his connections with white women as a...

  Jan 18, 2005