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In celebration of the upcoming #2024SummerOlympics, we’re recognizing one of the most iconic American athletes, #JesseOwens.
Owens, an American track and field star, won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games, famously challenging Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy.
In a 1979 interview with Iowa Public Television, Owens reflected that he had bigger things to focus on: making his dream come true.
#PublicMedia #PublicBroadcasting #MediaArchives #ArchivesGoForGold #ArchivesHashtagParty
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In the 70s, the children's program "Vegetable Soup" spoke about melanin and showcased the beautiful spectrum of skin shades 🌈
To watch the full episode, visit https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-fbc18fc6e65
#publicmedia #publicbroadcasting #aapb #archives #mediaarchives #publictv #wgbh #gbh #digitization #americanhistory #publicbroadcastinghistory #vegetablesoup #melanin #skincolor