Video excerpt of Valerie Jerome - part 1
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Watch this video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport. Why did she want to be judged by her accomplishments on the sports field instead of by her physical characteristics? Which way is fairer?
THINK
Valerie was trying to carve her own path and to feel good about herself. How did sport help her to do this?
DO
Martin Luther King Jr. made a similar comment in his “I Have a Dream” speech about judging people by the content of their character instead of the colour of their skin. Why is it powerful to be judged by your inner characteristics instead of your physical appearance?
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Date 2023
Materials - Film
Historical Context
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- This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
- Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events, including at the Olympics.
- Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training and during events.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training. Valerie describes Harry as an angel on her shoulder who was always close by when she was competing.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics. Harry pursued degrees in education and worked for the federal government’s Ministry of Sport.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
- This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
- Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events, including at the Olympics.
- Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training and during events.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training. Valerie describes Harry as an angel on her shoulder who was always close by when she was competing.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics. Harry pursued degrees in education and worked for the federal government’s Ministry of Sport.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
Summary
- This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
- Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events, including at the Olympics.
- Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
Essential
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training and during events.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.
In-Depth
This is a video of Valerie Jerome speaking about the power of sport to help her feel like herself and to allow her to be measured based on her ability, not the colour of her skin.
Siblings Valerie and Harry Jerome successfully competed for Canada in many national and international track and field events. The highlight for both was competing at the Olympics.
The Jerome siblings supported each other throughout their training. Valerie describes Harry as an angel on her shoulder who was always close by when she was competing.
After retiring from sport, Valerie Jerome became an educator and taught for more than 35 years. She was also involved in politics. Harry pursued degrees in education and worked for the federal government’s Ministry of Sport.
Valerie and Harry Jerome persevered to break down barriers, and were both powerful role models as Black athletes in sport.