WTIU’s new documentary Major Taylor: Champion of the Race retraces the extraordinary life and legacy of an American civil rights pioneer and Hoosier hero who defied the odds and set over 20 world records in speed cycling during the challenging era of Jim Crow America. In his early 20s, Taylor not only secured the world cycling championship and the American cycling crown but also shattered numerous world speed cycling records. All of this was accomplished while facing relentless racial pressures.

This screening promises to be a powerful and enlightening experience, offering unique insights into Major Taylor’s resilience and achievements against the backdrop of a turbulent period in American history.

Immediately following the screening, join us for panel discussion featuring:

Todd Gould – Senior Producer/Director, WTIU
Kisha Tandy – Curator of Social History, Indiana State Museum
Lynne Tolman – Founder/President, Major Taylor Association
Charlene Fletcher – Assistant Professor of History, Butler University
Karen Brown-Donovan – Major Taylor’s great-granddaughter

Tickets are free but limited. Reserve your seat at:

Film screening of Major Taylor: Champion of the Race