Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
Episode 79 -Jack Johnson: The Galveston Giant Who Shook the World
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Today, we’re heading to the coast where one little boy grew up to shock the world.
👊 His fists were fast.
🎩 His fashion was fierce.
💥 And his story? Full of fights, freedom, and fame.
Today, we uncover the wild, true story of Jack Johnson—the first African American heavyweight boxing champion in the world.
References
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/jack-johnson-heavyweight-boxer-defied-america
https://www.biography.com/athletes/jack-johnson
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School Bell Sound Effect by Emg5991 from Pixabay
Police Whistle: Sound Effect by kakaist from Pixabay
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