Remember Their Sacrifice

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Remember Their Sacrifice is of historical value in content-and not only for people of color, but also for society. The book not only tells the stories of many of our great sports figures in history, it addresses their pain on the road to greatness. It is a must read to understand why we must stay focused, and make this society understand that we must all commit to a just society and make things better for generations to come. -- Dr. John W. Carlos, Olympian Another outstanding effort by the authors. The ability to go into our history and bring each one of these courageous individuals forward in this intimate and unique way is noteworthy. A great educational tool for all of us. Good work. -- Billy North, former MLB professional, two-time World Champion, Oakland A's, '73 and '74 Pioneers have altered America's outlook on medicine, technology, and cultural movements across its fruited plain. Athletes are pioneers, too, in blazing trails, especially those who struggled for inclusion. Arif Khatib and Pete Elman have co-authored an important testimonial to notable figures of color who showed the way not only for their brethren, but for the country as a whole. -- Dave Newhouse, journalist, author, speaker Authors Arif Khatib and Pete Elman's words are carefully minted over a lifetime of observation and reflection, chronicling special memories of special athletes, some famous and others not so, who moved sports forward in positive ways. These sports champions, fulfilling their life's roles, were mostly unaware of their contributions at the time and the changes they were crafting for history. Remember Their Sacrifice honors their triumphs and struggles, drawing upon moving personal accounts and records. -- Christopher Weills, Publisher/Editor, Ultimate Sports Guide Beyond the lionized sports heroes, there is also a treasure trove of other tales in sports history: ones which tell equally powerful narratives both poignant and pugnacious. Now we have a book to introduce a new generation of readers to those who we should count among the true changemakers in sports history. Remember Their Sacrifice brings to life the many whose triumphs have for too long been buried. These are the trailblazers and they deserve to be not only treasured but examined so we can learn the lessons of their mighty accomplishments; triumphs over not only opponents on the field of play but also over an unequal society set up to hold them back. -- Dave Zirin, sports editor of The Nation * From The Foreword * Remember Their Sacrifice is a masterful and inspiring tribute to athletes of color who triumphed against the odds. It should be required reading for young athletes of any color, to know upon whose sacrifices and shoulders they stand. -- Hon. Harriet Tubman Wright, Director of the Wright Resort, which guides women leaders, visionaries and changemakers Great book! Arif has taken his life achievements and interactions with Black legends and put them in a book for today's sports enthusiast and future generations to read and enjoy. Well-researched and compellingly written, Remember their Sacrifice tells the story of the journey, struggles, and achievements of a special group of unheralded athletes of color in every sport. Their stories are profound and unforgettable. -- The Honorable Donald R. White, the first African American Alameda County treasurer, finance chair for USA/NSA Athletics, and member of the NAACP