Celebrating ourselves : African-Americans and the promise of baseball
"Demonstrates how baseball is intricately woven in the fabric of African-American family, social and political life. Beyond the significant accomplishments on the diamond, well-recounted here, baseball knitted generations, taught perseverance, demonstrated economic independence and [has] been a forum for civil rights and equality. From Moses Fleetwood Walker in 1884 to the founding of the Negro National League in 1920; from Jackie Robinson in 1947 to today's Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities (RBI); the game is connected with personal achievement, community advancement, economic independence and social equality. This book discusses baseball from three perspectives; from the player, the fan and the family. Alongside statistics and accomplishments on the field, we read of the perseverance and dedication of the African-American baseball fan. Much has been made of the decline in baseball's popularity among black Americans. When observers ask, 'Where is the African- American fan?' this book boldly responds, 'Right here!'--P. [4] of cover
Print Book, English, ©2010
Dog Ear Pub., Indianapolis, IN, ©2010