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Jack Johnson Special on PBS

Monday January 17, 2005
"Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson," a two-part documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, airs tonight (1/17) & tomorrow (1/18) from 9-11PM ET on PBS. Check local listings. Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champ, was a fascinating and controversial figure whose dominance led to race riots in the early 20th century.

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