August 9: Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so, 1936
August 9, 2021
August 9: Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so, 1936
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Jesse Owens
MARCH 31: Gold Medalist Jesse Owens Passed Away
March 31, 2021
MARCH 31: Gold Medalist Jesse Owens Passed Away
Black Fact of the Day: Sunday August 9, 2020 – Brought to you by Black365
August 9, 2020
August 9: Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so, 1936
Team USA Awards Honor World Class Athletes
December 5, 2019
With the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games around the corner, the United States National Olympic and Paralympic teams celebrated their achievements through the Team USA Awards presented by Dow.
Black Fact of the Day: August 9, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365
August 9, 2019
On this day, August 9, 1936, Jesse Owens won his 4th gold medal at the Berlin Olympics, making him the first man to do so. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at BlackHistoryCards.com.
Athlete Activists: Sports Figures Who Spoke Up for the Masses
February 22, 2018
These athletes rallied for the masses in order to enforce equality
Sports Icons And Influencers Come Together To Support The Jesse Owens Foundation
May 22, 2017
NFL athlete and humanitarian Victor Cruz, New York Giants’ Brandon Marshall and Olympian Herbert P. Douglas Jr. celebrate Serena Williams and posthumously honor Muhammad Ali at the 2017 Jesse Owens Awards Gala
Serena Williams And Muhammad Ali To Receive Jesse Owens Awards
February 22, 2017
Fellow Sports Stars & Olympians Will Celebrate Athletes’ Outstanding Achievements At the 2017 Jesse Owens International Athlete Trophy Gala on April 27th in New York City
The History of The Harlem Globetrotters
February 8, 2017
Behind their comedic games are a rich past of talented, competitive players, historic games, and global popularity.
Documentary Exposes Black American Athletes in the Berlin Olympics
August 4, 2016
The documentary ‘Olympic Pride, American Prejudice’ extends the narrative to shed light upon all 18 African American athletes that helped defy the racism of Hitler and Jim Crow by competing at those Summer Games.
This Week in Black History (March 31-April 6)
March 30, 2016
This week’s facts of Black History.
“Race” Film Review
February 25, 2016
“On the track, there is no Black and White, just fast and slow. For those 10 seconds you are free,” says Jesse Owens (Stephan James) in this very moving and inspiring bio/sports movie that captures the essence of this legendary athlete’s life, challenges and achievements. Race is a history lesson, personal profile and a crowd pleaser.
Atmosphere is Festive as Group Addresses Community Violence during ‘Humanitarian Day’ Celebration
December 24, 2015
The atmosphere at Jesse Owens park was festive Saturday December 19, as the community came out to enjoy Humanitarian Day, where free toys, turkeys, medical screenings fun and games were offered up by organizers of the Safe Communities Initiative. Before the clouds blew in and the rain poured, people lined up in droves, empty handed, but left with an abundance of holiday goodies. Humanitarian Day is just one event the group has organized to address more than 40 homicides that took place in Los Angeles earlier this year. “This our community, this is our life,” said volunteer Saadiq Safir. “