The NYPR Archives Celebrates Black History Month
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Arthur Ashe at the New York Public Library, 1987
A man of firm convictions but gentle demeanor. Aug 31, 2011
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Arthur Ashe
With books in one hand, a tennis racquet in the other... Jan 2, 1972
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Roy Campanella
"It's Good to be alive." Baseball great Roy Campanella talks about coping with paralysis at this 1959 Books and Authors Luncheon. Mar 1, 2016
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Monte Irvin and Recollections on Negro League Baseball
The 'Negro Leagues' remembered. Feb 5, 2013
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Tennis Champion Althea Gibson Notches a Historic Win
Official reception for tennis star Althea Gibson after her ticket-tape parade, right after her first victory at Wimbledon. Apr 30, 2014
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Jackie Robinson and Dr. Sterling Wade Brown Celebrate Brotherhood Week, 1968
Jackie Robinson answers questions about the fight for civil rights in this 1968 interview. Dec 14, 2012
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Sugar Ray Robinson Tribute
Sugar Ray Robinson returns home. Aug 2, 1951
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Joe Louis
Joseph Louis Barrow becomes Joe Louis. Apr 1, 1943
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play for Major League Baseball. Jul 25, 1962
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Evander Holyfield
Evander Holyfield interviewed by Casper Citron on 1996-uu-uu. Jan 1, 1996
