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Episode 3 - Black History Running to Harvard - Black Land Podcast

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Episode 3 features the incredible story of Adolphus Stroud. In 1928, Adolphus Stroud qualified for the Olympic trials in the 5k race. However, as a Black man he was denied funding and transportation to get to the trials at Harvard Stadium. Undeterred, 19-year-old Adolphus walked over 2,000 miles from Colorado Springs to Cambridge, Massachusetts. His descendant Frank Shines joins Host Vanessa Tyler to share details about Adolphus' journey and the incredible accomplishments of the Stroud family despite the obstacles of racism.

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Episode 3 -  Black History Running to Harvard - Black Land Podcast