The Forgotten Four: Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football

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LETTER FROM CICELY LEWIS Dear Reader When you think of today's star Black athletes who comes to mind Maybe you think of LeBron James Mookie Betts Dak Prescott or Simone Biles They are all great athletes But do you know who paved the way for them Cicely Lewis I began Read Woke Books to challenge social norms and to share stories of people from underrepresented and oppressed groups In this series you will be introduced to lesser known athletes and the barriers they overcame to make great changes in sports Sports is more than a game Throughout history sports have been a way to help fight injustices in our world As you read think about how the actions athletes have made in their sports have impacted the world I hope these books inspire you to never give up Someone has to take the first step and it might as well be you Power to the Reader Cicely Lewis Executive Editor