Black History Matters 365
BHM365 is a weekly podcast series that explores the true account of African American History as American History. Hosted by author and marketplace entrepreneur Jo Anne Scaife, this podcast dives into the revolutionary research found in “Black History 365: An Inclusive Account of American History” a seminal work by Dr. Walter Milton, Jr. and Dr. Joel Freeman. Featuring weekly interviews with history makers and current influencers, special ‘round table’ talks and series, as well as community focused events important to urban culture around the globe BHM365 sets the historical record straight for today and for future generations.
Black History Matters 365
BH365 Moment: Jesse Owens-An American Athlete
Jesse Owens
American Athlete
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games. Owens athleticism was in sprints and the long jump and recognized in his lifetime as "perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history".
Birth name: James Cleveland Owens
Name change: Jesse Owens
Nickname: The Buckeye Bullet
Born: September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama
Died: March 31, 1980 in Tucson, Arizona
Buried in Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, IL
High school: Cleveland East Technical High School
College: Ohio State University
Parents: Henry and Emma Owens
Siblings: Six brothers and sisters
Spouse: Minnie Ruth Solomon
Children: Gloria, Beverly and Marlene
To find out more about African American history order the new curriculum, "BH365: An Inclusive Account of American History" at www.blackhistory365education.com.
Biographical Information: www.jesseowens.com, Wikipedia
