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Film Review | Jesse Owens, the Movie “RACE” and the Impact on the 2024 Olympic Games

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Jesse Owens was an African American track athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. His story is significant because, in 1936, Europe was on the brink of World War II. Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, hosted the Berlin Olympics with the intent of showcasing its ideology of Aryan racial superiority. However, the Games became notable for challenging this propaganda. Jesse Owens’ victories directly contradicted Nazi racial theories and highlighted the absurdity of racial discrimination.

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Person of Note | The Mack Robinson Legacy: Defying the Odds in Life and at the Olympics

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In 1936 at the Olympic Games, the odds were heavily stacked against Black athletes. Many were questioned about why they would agree to compete in a country that was racist toward them while representing another racist country. Yet, those 18 Black athletes knew that they would defy the status quo. By participating in these Olympic Games, they personified the idea of “taking up space,” and understood the lasting impact their presence would have for generations to come.

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The mountains can be seen in the background against the bright blue sky filled with clouds as golden plains stretch before the camera.
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Hiking Above Denver As The Seasons Change

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That’s the beauty of connecting with nature. It reminds us how small we are in the grand scheme of things. With technology sucking us into an endless scroll of daily tragedies, celebrity gossip and catchy tunes we don’t even really want stuck in our head, it’s invigorating and reviving to clear your head with a fresh mountain hike.

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Book Review | Offsides & Out of Bounds, Thoughts on Athletes and Activism: We Matter by Etan Thomas
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Book Review | Offsides & Out of Bounds, Thoughts on Athletes and Activism: We Matter by Etan Thomas

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“Shut up and dribble,” was the response of television and radio talk show host Laura Ingraham to Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James for “talking politics” during a recent interview. The Fox News host clearly thinks it is out of bounds for a professional athlete to express his or her opinion regarding matters of social justice.”

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