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Chester Pierce's groundbreaking journey as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line highlights his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. This narrative explores the challenges he faced and the impact of his achievements on sports and society, showcasing his resilience and determination in breaking racial barriers. The book offers an inspiring look at how one athlete's courage can influence change and pave the way for future generations.
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Follow Chester!, Gloria Respress-Churchwell
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Follow Chester!
- Subtitle
- A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gloria Respress-Churchwell
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN13
- 9781623545000
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Sports, African American Literature, Sports Biographies
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Chester Pierce's groundbreaking journey as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line highlights his pivotal role in the civil rights movement. This narrative explores the challenges he faced and the impact of his achievements on sports and society, showcasing his resilience and determination in breaking racial barriers. The book offers an inspiring look at how one athlete's courage can influence change and pave the way for future generations.