John Baxter Taylor was the first African-American to win a gold medal in the Olympics. He did so in the sport of track & field. Mr. Baxter also had a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania.
Black History Fact Of The Day
Written By: Elsie Law
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