http://www.pbs.org/unforgivableblackness/
As a post-MLK day thread I thought I'd just check what people thought about the show and/or man. From the videos I'd say this guy was one of the best boxers of all time and pushed for equality by essentially demanding and acting like he should have it - which he did in a lot of ways - that is until people in the gov't figured out ways to take him down.
They way society was portrayed back then was astounding - it really reminds one how far we've come as a nation and I couldn't help but think how history will portray us. I'm sure a lot of people didn't think they were doing anything wrong back then but it's quite obvious it was wrong now. Just something to think about....
Back back to the 2 part series - it was awesome. Jack Johnson was a pimp waaayyyy before it was cool. He led a crazy life and pretty much dominated in the ring.
As a post-MLK day thread I thought I'd just check what people thought about the show and/or man. From the videos I'd say this guy was one of the best boxers of all time and pushed for equality by essentially demanding and acting like he should have it - which he did in a lot of ways - that is until people in the gov't figured out ways to take him down.
They way society was portrayed back then was astounding - it really reminds one how far we've come as a nation and I couldn't help but think how history will portray us. I'm sure a lot of people didn't think they were doing anything wrong back then but it's quite obvious it was wrong now. Just something to think about....
Back back to the 2 part series - it was awesome. Jack Johnson was a pimp waaayyyy before it was cool. He led a crazy life and pretty much dominated in the ring.
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