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When I Passed the Statue of Liberty I Became Black Audiobook, by Harry Edward Play Audiobook Sample

When I Passed the Statue of Liberty I Became Black Audiobook

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Read By: Amir Abdullah Publisher: Tantor Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2024 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9798855535440

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

26

Longest Chapter Length:

55:38 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:58 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

18:19 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

The lost memoir of Britain's first Black Olympic medal winner—and the America he discovered

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 His manuscript went unpublished until now. This is the deeply engaging tale of Edward's life—and a moving testament to his drive to form a better world.

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About Amir Abdullah

Leon Nixon is a professional actor, playwright, and filmmaker. A Los Angeles native, he has performed in short films, web series, and on stage in dramatic and comedic roles. He is also an improviser and part of the group that appears in the Guinness Book of World Records for Longest Continuous Improv Show.