Major Taylor is in the spotlight from coast to coast during Black History Month -- for example, as subject of a Tireside Chat at the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame in Davis, Calif.
At right, Andrew Ritchie, author of the biography "Major Taylor" and the cycling history "The King of the Road," begins his presentation at the Hall of Fame on Feb. 20.
The Major Taylor Association offers posters and a free downloadable curriculum guide to black history educators.
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U.S. BICYCLING HALL OF FAME
The Skanner, published in Portland, Ore., and Seattle, Wash., told the story of Major Taylor and some of the black bicycle racers who followed in a Black History Month feature on Feb. 24.
