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1886

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1969

Pernell Whitaker

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(1852) Frederick Douglass, “What, To The Slave, Is The Fourth Of July”

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Jesse Owens was a renowned twentieth century African-American track and field athlete. He was considered the most famous athlete, as he excelled in the sprints and the long jump. He earned fame and respect in the sports world by achieving four gold medals in

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1913

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1936

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1961

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1963

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1940

Askia Muhammad Toure

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Irving, Kyrie Andrew (1992- )

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