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African American Celebration

The Legacy of Black Baseball with Author Vanessa Ivy Rose
2025-02-07 18:00:00 2025-02-07 19:30:00 America/New_York African American Celebration This year's African American Celebration welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of "Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman 'Turkey' Stearnes" and host of ABC's "Reclaimed: the Forgotten League" podcast. Offsite - Kool Family Community Center

Friday, February 07
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-07 18:00:00 2025-02-07 19:30:00 America/New_York African American Celebration This year's African American Celebration welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of "Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman 'Turkey' Stearnes" and host of ABC's "Reclaimed: the Forgotten League" podcast. Offsite - Kool Family Community Center

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Kool Family Community Center

This year's African American Celebration welcomes Vanessa Ivy Rose, author of "Hall of Fame DNA: The Legacy of Norman 'Turkey' Stearnes" and host of ABC's "Reclaimed: the Forgotten League" podcast.

She will speak on the Negro Leagues baseball history, the legacy of her grandfather (baseball legend Norman “Turkey” Stearnes), Major League Baseball’s inclusion of Negro League stats, the Jim Crow era, and the importance of love, family, unity, empowerment, advocacy, and perseverance. Food will be provided for attendees. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available at the information desk at both library locations beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21.    

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

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