The Dr. Vibe Show: Theresa Runstedtler “Eklectic Academik” Author of “Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line”

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Theresa Runstedtler was born in Kitchener, Ontario and went to York University. While attending York University, she freelance dancing and was a member of the Toronto Raptors dance pack for three years. After graduating from York University, she went to Yale University and acquired her PhD in history and African American studies so she could understand and talk about racial justice.

Theresa’s latest book is “Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line”.

During our conversation, Theresa talks about:

– Where did her passion for African American history came from
– How Jack Johnson was a champion for people of many races
– Some of the history of Jack Johnson the first Black world heavyweight boxing champion and some interesting stories about Jack Johnson
– The story behind the book which she started in 2004 and what the book is about
– How did she came up about “Rebel Soujourner” title
– What can Blacks can learn from the story of Jack Johnson
– What message does she want the reader to get from reading the book – What Blacks are saying about Jack Johnson to her
– How is the book being received

You can connect with Theresa via:

Website
Twitter
Facebook

To read an excerpt from “Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner”, please click on the following link: http://theresarunstedtler.com/jack-johnson-rebel-sojourner/excerpt/

You can purchase Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner via:

Amazon.com
Amazon.ca
Amazon.co.uk
Barnes & Noble
Indie Bound

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