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5: Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes
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Date: July 17, 2024
Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons
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Episode #5. Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes
Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
Summary
In this exhilarating episode of "Olympic Pioneers: Honoring Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes," we dive into the awe-inspiring tales of Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes, two trailblazing women who shattered racial barriers and paved the way for future generations of athletes. Strap in for a journey back to the 1930s, when these dynamic women, armed with grit, grace, and an unyielding spirit, sprinted their way into the annals of Olympic history.
Tidye Pickett, the first African American woman to compete in the Olympics, dazzles us with her story of resilience and determination. Her courage to chase dreams amidst adversity is nothing short of legendary. Then, meet Louise Stokes, whose electrifying speed and unwavering tenacity earned her a place in the pantheon of sports heroes, despite facing discrimination and numerous hurdles.
Through insightful interviews and vivid storytelling, we celebrate their remarkable achievements, shedding light on their enduring legacy that continues to inspire athletes today. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the unbreakable spirit of pioneers who dared to dream big.
Prepare to be uplifted, enlightened, and utterly inspired as we honor Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes—true icons who blazed trails and left indelible marks on the world of sports. This is one historic sprint you won't want to miss!
Highlights:
01:06- INTRO.
01:23- TIDYE’S BIRTH.
02:50- TIDYE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
03:31- TIDYE’S 1932 LA OLYMPIC TRIALS.
04:01- LOUISE’S BIRTH.
05:11- LOUISE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
06:20- LOUISE’S 1932 LA OLYMPIC GAMES TRIALS.
07:04- WOMEN FACE RACIAL DISCRIMINATION.
07:52- 1932 LA OLYMPIC GAMES X BEGINS.
08:19- 1932 LA OLYMPIC GAMES X ENDS.
08:40- TIDYE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
09:23- TIDYE’S 1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES TRIALS.
10:21- LOUISE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
11:04- LOUISE’S 1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES TRIALS.
11:31- MALDEN, MA NEWSPAPER ARTICLE.
11:54- BLACK EAGLES.
12:10- SS MANHATTAN.
12:43- 1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES PROCESSION.
14:22- TIDYE BREAKS HER FOOT.
15:02- 1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES ENDS.
15:48- TIDYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
15:56- NORTHERN ILLINOIS ALUMNI MAGAZINE INTERVIEW.
16:05- TIDYE PASSES AWAY.
16:14- MALDEN, MA PARADE.
16:29- COLORED WOMEN’S BOWLING LEAGUE.
17:08- LOUISE FRASER DAY.
17:28- LOUISE PASSES AWAY.
17:36- HONORS IN LOUISE’S MEMORY.
18:08- 1936 BERLIN OLYMPIC GAMES ATHLETES AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
18:39- CONCLUSION.
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Links To Additional Resources:
Black History Month: Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes made Olympic history - Sports Illustrated
Olympedia – 80 metres Hurdles, Women
Tidye Pickett: An athlete to know (theblacksportswoman.com)
Theodora Anne PICKETT (olympics.com)
Tidye Pickett: Chicago track star was first African-American female Olympian – Chicago Tribune (unable to read article)
1932 Olympics: What was it like for Tidye Pickett & Louise Stokes? (theblacksportswoman.com)
Race of a Lifetime | Tracksmith
Louise Stokes, The Malden Meteor - The Sports Museum
Louise Stokes Fraser | Freedom's Way National Heritage Area (freedomsway.org)
"Louise Stokes Fraser" (bridgew.edu)
MTSCA.org | Hall of fame (mstca.org)
Trailblazing Black Women in Sports - Famous, Athletes, Track | HISTORY
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