When I passed the Statue of Liberty I became Black
Edward, H. F. V., 1898-19732024
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After winning Olympic medals for Britain in 1920, Harry Edward (1898-1973) decided to try his luck in America. The country he found was full of thrilling opportunity and pervasive racism. Immensely capable and energetic, Harry rubbed shoulders with kings and presidents, was influential in the revival of Black theatre during the Harlem Renaissance, and became a passionate humanitarian and advocate for child welfare. He was present at some of the twentieth century's most significant moments, worked alongside W.E.B. Du Bois and Orson Welles, and witnessed two world wars and the civil rights movement. Yet he was frustrated at almost every turn. Toward the end of his life he set down his story, crafting this memoir of athletics and activism, race and racism on both sides of the Atlantic. His manuscript went unpublished until now.
Main title:
When I passed the Statue of Liberty I became Black / Harry Edward ; edited by Neil Duncanson.
Author:
Edward, H. F. V., 1898-1973, authorDuncanson, Neil, editor
Imprint:
New Haven : Yale University Press, [2024]©2024
Collation:
x, 293 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780300270976 (hbk)
Dewey class:
796.092B EDW
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
749661