Jesse Owens arriving in London after winning four gold medals at the 1936 OlympicsSubmitted by fenton7 t3_11aab07 in OldSchoolCool
Important_Box5685 t1_j9rpfme wrote
America turned its back on Jessie. The man died poor. None of his success on the track gave him opportunities white former Olympians were given who accomplished far less. White supremacy in America denied Jessie off the track after using him on it vs Germany/Hitler. Rest in Paradise, Mr Owens. 💔😢😢
OneWorldMouse t1_j9sdoec wrote
At least we can celebrate him today. He don't care now.
SHADY_LOPAN t1_j9s2t75 wrote
RePoRTeD FoR the C R TEAAA
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