Hard Road to Glory, Volume 2 (1919-1945)

The most comprehensive reference source on African-American athletes yet compiled.San Francisco ChronicleWith a Foreword by Jeanne Moutoussamy-AsheAvailable once again for a new generation of readers, the second volume in Arthur Ashes epic trilogy that chronicles the remarkable legacy of Black athletes in the United Statesa major addition to our understanding of American history and the fulfillment of this legendary sports star and global activists lifelong dream.When tennis great Arthur Ashe first published his A Hard Road to Glory trilogy, this ambitious project was the first of its kind, a milestone in the presentation of United States social history. A Hard Road to Glory Volume 2, carries on the little-known full story of Black athletes and their contributions to American sports and culture.Volume 2 covers Americas Golden Age of sports from the end of World War One to the end of World War Two, from to 19191945. It was a time when the feats of legends such as Babe Ruth, Red Grange, and Jack Dempsey shone brightlyand segregation reigned supreme. Racial restrictions led to the formation of independent Black organizations, which saw its own share of extraordinary stars. Meanwhile, a number of great Black athletes, including Jesse Owens and Joe Louis, became sports heroes admired by millions worldwide.Today, Black athletes and Black women in particular are receiving more visibility than ever for their unparalleled, world record-breaking excellence, their activism, and their leadership and vision. Serena Williams, Simone Biles, ShaCarri Richardson, and Naomi Osaka are consistently elevating athletics and are reshaping the way we think about sports, excellence, society, and history.Arthur Ashe paved the way for them all; A Hard Road to Glory is fundamental to our understanding of Black athletes and our nations past, present, and future. Now more than ever, this collection is one of this amazing icons greatest legaciesa treasure to be celebrated by readers today and those to come.