New Book by Daryl Russell Grigsby Tells of Mutually Beneficial Relationship Between African-Americans and Baseball; Published by Dog Ear Publishing
Baseball has long been a force among African-Americans and their families. The game enhances “personal achievement, community advancement, economic independence and social equality,” the author writes. The book’s major sections include the history of black baseball; a review of African-American players; a summary of the organizations and programs that promote African-American participation; and personal stories including the author’s family journey with the game and interviews with fans.
Pomona, CA, December 22, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Baseball has long been a force among African-Americans and their families. The game enhances “personal achievement, community advancement, economic independence and social equality,” the author writes. From slavery to Moses Fleetwood Walker’s 1884 major league season; from the founding of the Negro National League in 1920 to Jackie Robinson; from the pinnacle of black baseball participation in 1975 to today's Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities program, baseball has deep roots in black America. Although the book touches on a rich social history, the author’s love of the game shines through each page.
Celebrating Ourselves, published by Dog Ear Publishing, includes more than just statistics and accomplishments on the diamond. It’s also a tribute to African-American baseball fans. The African-American community needs baseball, and the game benefits from a black presence. “African-Americans bring a laughter, noise and color to a game that many times has needed all three,” the author writes. The book’s four major sections include the history of black baseball; a review of African-American players; a summary of the organizations and programs that promote African-American participation in the game; and personal stories including the author’s family journey with the game and interviews with fans. Photographs throughout the work add to its authenticity.
Detailed examples of baseball history provide insight into how the game led to social change. Robinson’s debut on April 15, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers preceded Brown vs. Board of Education, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott and the civil rights movement. Simply by appearing on the field, Robinson changed how some whites viewed blacks. Likewise, Curt Flood’s challenge to the free-agent clause when playing for the St. Louis Cardinals forever changed the relationship between players and owners. Baseball’s ties to black families and communities is no less important, and the author urges African-Americans to return to the game as players and fans, continuing a relationship that began in slavery, was critical to the Civil Rights movement, and continues to bond generations, families and communities.
For more information, visit www.celebratingourselves.com
Celebrating Ourselves:
African-American And The Promise Of Baseball
Daryl Russell Grigsby
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-798-5 436 pages $25.00 US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis.
Dog Ear Publishing – self-publishing that actually makes sense.
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Celebrating Ourselves, published by Dog Ear Publishing, includes more than just statistics and accomplishments on the diamond. It’s also a tribute to African-American baseball fans. The African-American community needs baseball, and the game benefits from a black presence. “African-Americans bring a laughter, noise and color to a game that many times has needed all three,” the author writes. The book’s four major sections include the history of black baseball; a review of African-American players; a summary of the organizations and programs that promote African-American participation in the game; and personal stories including the author’s family journey with the game and interviews with fans. Photographs throughout the work add to its authenticity.
Detailed examples of baseball history provide insight into how the game led to social change. Robinson’s debut on April 15, 1947, with the Brooklyn Dodgers preceded Brown vs. Board of Education, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott and the civil rights movement. Simply by appearing on the field, Robinson changed how some whites viewed blacks. Likewise, Curt Flood’s challenge to the free-agent clause when playing for the St. Louis Cardinals forever changed the relationship between players and owners. Baseball’s ties to black families and communities is no less important, and the author urges African-Americans to return to the game as players and fans, continuing a relationship that began in slavery, was critical to the Civil Rights movement, and continues to bond generations, families and communities.
For more information, visit www.celebratingourselves.com
Celebrating Ourselves:
African-American And The Promise Of Baseball
Daryl Russell Grigsby
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-160844-798-5 436 pages $25.00 US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.
About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis.
Dog Ear Publishing – self-publishing that actually makes sense.
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