UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980
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Identifier
35160004311339
Creation Date
12-24-1974
Subject—Topics
Black history; Civil rights; Womens rights
Description
New York: Jackie Tonawanda, a lady boxer, reports to the Human Rights Commission Dec. 24 to take on the New York State Athletic Commission, Santa Claus and anyone else who won't let her fight. She maintains the Boxing Commission (NYSAC) is depriving her of her right to make a living as a fighter. She charges the state with sex discrimination for refusing her a license. She says she has no intention of boxing male fighters in the ring.
Format
BW photograph, 8" x 10"
Source
United Press International
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Keywords
African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers