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In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first Black heavyweight boxing champion of the world. His victory did not just shatter a barrier in sports– it fundamentally challenged the assumption of Black subservience of the era. On his deathbed, it has been reported that he uttered these words \u201cI risked everything for my pleasure.\u201d What is worth risking for our pleasure? Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter and Zana Roberson. Tech Maestro: John Lehman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 1908, Jack Johnson became the first Black heavyweight boxing champion of the world. His victory did not just shatter a barrier in sports– it fundamentally challenged the assumption of Black subservience of the era. 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