Cyclist Marshall 'Major' Taylor broke racial barriers I Black History Month

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Marshall "Major" Taylor was the first African American world champion in any sport, as well as the world's first black cycling champion. During his time as a professional bicycle racer, he earned seven world records, breaking racial barriers every step of the way. He overcame racial prejudice to achieve national and international victories, and at the peak of his career, he was one of the highest-paid athletes of his time, black or white.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth so throughout the month we'll be honoring influential African Americans whose stories you might not yet know. Some are pioneers in their field, some helped spark the civil rights movement and all have contributed incredible things to not only black history, but to the history of the United States as a whole.

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