What are some lesser - known black sports stories?

One such story is of Anthony Robles. He was born with only one leg, but he didn't let that stop him from becoming a successful wrestler. He won a national championship in college wrestling. His story shows that determination can overcome physical limitations in sports.

One such story is that of Bessie Coleman. She was the first African - American woman to earn a pilot's license. In a time when both being black and a woman presented huge barriers, she didn't let that stop her. She went to France to study flying because no flight school in the United States would accept her. When she returned to the US, she became a well - known stunt pilot, performing at air shows. Her story is a testament to perseverance and the pursuit of one's dreams against all odds.

John Lewis is also an important figure. He was a civil rights leader who participated in many non - violent protests. He was brutally beaten during the Selma to Montgomery marches but remained steadfast in his fight for voting rights for African - Americans. His life story is one of perseverance and commitment to the cause of equality and is an inspiration for all those who strive for justice.

The case of Carl Eugene Watts. He was known as the Sunday Morning Slasher. He targeted mostly African - American women in several states. His modus operandi was to break into homes and attack the women. He managed to avoid detection for a long time, and it took a lot of investigative work to finally catch him.

There's also the story of Robert Smalls. Smalls was an enslaved African - American who, during the Civil War, commandeered a Confederate ship and sailed it to freedom, delivering it to the Union Navy. His actions not only freed himself and the other enslaved people on the ship but also provided valuable intelligence to the Union. He later served in the South Carolina legislature and Congress.

There are the stories of many black individuals who have faced discrimination in the workplace. For example, some have been passed over for promotions despite being more qualified just because of their race. These stories are important as they show the systemic racism that the Black Lives Matter movement is fighting against.

Well, Tilda Swinton once lived in a caravan for a while to be closer to nature. It's not something most people know about her. She's always been a bit of an eccentric and this shows her love for a simple and close - to - nature lifestyle.

There is a story from a small village in France. In this village, there were reports of an old well that seemed to have some sort of dark energy. Animals would avoid it, and people who got too close would feel a sense of dread. There were also stories of strange whispers coming from the well at night. Some local historians believe that the well was once the site of a dark ritual in the past, but there is no conclusive evidence. However, the stories passed down in the village make it an interesting, if lesser - known, true occult story.

Another one could be when Zacchaeus, a short man, climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Jesus noticed him up there and called him down. The image of this little man scrambling up a tree to get a view of Jesus has a touch of humor to it. And then Jesus' act of going to Zacchaeus' house was a great display of his inclusive nature.

There was a story about a group of ascetics in Ancient India. They lived in the forest and practiced extreme self - discipline. They believed that by detaching themselves from worldly pleasures, they could achieve a higher state of spiritual being. They spent their days in meditation, eating very little, and living in harmony with nature. This story shows the diverse spiritual practices in Ancient India that are not as well - publicized as some of the major religious stories.