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Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

Major Taylor: Champion of the Race retraces the life and legacy of an American civil rights pioneer who set more than 20 world records in speed cycling during the heart of Jim Crow America. Major Taylor captured the world cycling championship, the American cycling crown, and had set dozens of world speed cycling records – all while having to endure withering racial pressures.
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  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Thursday
    Feb 5

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Friday
    Feb 6

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Friday
    Feb 6

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Friday
    Feb 6

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Sunday
    Feb 8

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Sunday
    Feb 8

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Sunday
    Feb 8

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Wednesday
    Feb 11

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.
  • Major Taylor: Champion of the Race: TVSS: Staple

    Major Taylor: Champion of the Race

    Wednesday
    Feb 11

    1 Hour

    The life and legacy of American civil rights pioneer Marshall "Major" Taylor, who set dozens of world records in speed cycling while facing racial pressures.

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