Black and Proud: The Story of an Iconic AFL Photo

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It is one of Australia's most iconic images. On 17 April1993, the Indigenous AFL footballer Nicky Winmarstood up against racial abuse and made history. Facingthe Collingwood crowd that had taunted him all day theSt Kilda player pulled up his shirt, pointed to his chestand declared: 'I'm black and I'm proud to be black'.

Published the next day, the photos of Winmar's gesturesparked an intense debate that forced the AFL, the fansand the nation to confront their prejudices head-on.

Black and Proud takes us behind the searing image tothe stories of those who made it happen the Indigenousteam-mates Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam andthe two photographers, Wayne Ludbey and John Feder.Bound by a love of the game, the four were broughttogether by acts of courage and vilification that showhow far we have come and just how far we have to go.

'17 April 1993 provided our most powerful imageof Uncle Nicky and this book takes us to the storiesbehind it. These stories are courageous, inspiring,intimate and eye-opening. This is a book allAustralians need to read.' Adam Goodes

Winner of the Multicultural NSW Award at the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Winner of the Australian Society for Sport History Book Award.

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'17 April 1993 provided our most powerful image of Uncle Nicky and this book takes us to the stories behind it. These stories are courageous, inspiring, intimate and eye-opening. This is a book all Australians need to read.' - Adam Goodes

Winner of the Multicultural NSW Award at the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards. Winner of the Australian Society for Sport History Book Award.