My Black King - Jean Dancy

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Résumé :
My Black King is a poignant and soul-stirring blend of beauty and truth that touches the heart to its core. The book and poem were written in love---to uplift and enlighten Black men. In addition to referencing historical occurrences that define the Black man's experience in America---the book addresses the positive ways in which Black men should see themselves.

Biographie:
Muhammad Ali fascinated a little girl with his fancy footwork in the ring and caused her to fall in love with the sport of boxing. Her biggest dream was to meet Ali. Though destiny had something even better in mind. That little girl was Jean Dancy.

Author of the poem My Black King, the Alabama A&M University graduate is grateful to have worked as an Actress, Model, Make- up Artist, Jazz Singer, English Teacher, Sportswriter, Motivational Speaker, Life Skills Teacher, Real Estate Broker, and Certified Mediator.

However, Dancy made Boxing history when she became the only woman to become both a Boxing Manager and a Boxing Promoter. Additionally, Jean is the first female to manage and later promote an athlete who was also her husband. Under Dancy's management, Marty Monroe soared to a #4 world ranking in the Heavyweight boxing division.

Throughout her career, Dancy has received recognition for her achievements. Some of those achievements include being named Woman of the Year in sports for her accomplishments in the boxing business and being honored for becoming a member of the multi-million dollar circle of salespeople as a Real Estate Broker.

What about Muhammad Ali?-and destiny?

Jean didn't just meet Ali, she became the only female boxing manager in his Deer Lake Training Camp! Jean has written about her experiences in Ali's camp and her friendship with Muhammad in the riveting book, Muhammad Ali and Me.