Black Americans and the Nazi Olympics

The following lesson provides strategies for exploring antisemitism in Nazi Germany during the 1930s and anti-Black racism in Jim Crow-era America. It can be used to teach about the intersection of racial injustice, global politics and the role of athletes in social movements.

Topics: Antisemitism, Underrepresented Groups • Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12 • Resource Type: Instructional Material • Media Type: Document

30-45 mins

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