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History through Film and Radio: 1936 Olympics and Jesse Owens (In-Person) In-Person

Date:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Alvin Sherman Library: Second Floor, Cotilla Gallery
Series:
Black History Month
Audience:
  Adults     NSU Sharks  
Categories:
Exhibit Tie-in  
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About the Event

The Intersection of Sports, Politics and Culture

1936 Olympics and

Jesse Owens

Presented by Dr. Gary Gershman

Each week, the library will feature a video or radio interview (30 to 60 minutes in length) highlighting a specific African American athlete or athletes who played a pivotal role in breaking barriers and challenging societal norms in the United States. The program will examine the broader historical context through the lens of sports and will connect key moments in history with iconic athletes and events.

This session, featuring a documentary from the PBS American Experience series, focuses on the 1936 Olympics. These Games provided the Nazis with a platform to deflect criticism of their regime but also exposed the tension surrounding anti-Semitism, racism, and calls for boycotts. Jesse Owens played a pivotal role in shattering the Nazis' carefully crafted image while simultaneously grappling with racism and the struggle for integration in his own country.

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