On tonight’s edition of Bring It On!, hosts Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell spend the hour discussing the new documentary “Mayor Taylor: Champion of the Race” with Todd Gould, who was the writer/producer/director for this WTIU/PBS documentary, and
Courtney Bishop, a former rider and coach for “Team Major”, an IU racing team he helped to found.

Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was the world’s first Black sports superstar. As a Black American, he emerged as a formidable force in the global bike racing arena. He earned nicknames that often equated to the most powerful forces in heaven and earth, such as “The Cyclone,” “The Whirlwind,” and “The Comet.” He earned the respect of civil rights pioneer Booker T. Washington. And he shook the hand of President Theodore Roosevelt, who sought out the outstanding champion to congratulate him. Reporters simply called him “The Fastest Man in the World.”

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Today’s hosts are Clarence Boone and Liz Mitchell.
Our show’s executive producer is Clarence Boone.
Our assistant producer is Liz Mitchell.
Our consultant and WFHB News Department Director is Kade Young.
Our program engineer is Chantalle LaFontant.
Our original theme music was created by Jamyl Efiom, with additional background tracks by David Baker.