Alice Coachman was the first Black woman from any country to win Olympic gold, overcoming segregation to inspire generations of athletes. www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biog...
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Alice Coachman trained barefoot on Jim Crow dirt roads—locked out of “whites only” tracks—so she built her own bar from sticks and rags. In 1948 she became the first Black woman to win Olympic gold, yet came home to segregation. Her legacy still rises. #alicecoachman #olympics #blackhistory
Before Simone Biles And Serena Williams, Alice Coachman Blazed The Trail At The Olympics: This Is Her Story!: Before Simone Biles soared or Serena Williams dominated, there was Alice Coachman, the trailblazing high jumper who leapt… #AliceCoachman #Trailblazers #Olympics #WomenInSports #BlackHistory
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Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948. A trailblazer in track and field, she broke racial and gender barriers, inspiring generations of athletes. November 9, 1923 - July 14, 2014
Bronx Arts Ensemble honors Alice Coachman, the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal in 1948. A trailblazer in track and field, she broke racial and gender barriers, inspiring generations of athletes.
November 9, 1923 - July 14, 2014
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