A Tour of One City:

The History of the Negro Leagues in Nashville, Tn. and Beyond

DIRECTOR(s): Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton

PROJECT TYPE: Documentary Long
GENRE: Drama

COUNTRY: United States

RUN TIME: 57 min
CAST: N/A

When Rube Foster developed the first National Negro League, Tom Wilson, the owner of the Elite Giants of Nashville, Tn. helped create the Negro Southern League shortly after that. This documentary reflects the growth of Black baseball in Nashville that began after the Civil War and flourished into special and unique times well into the 1960s. Hear the stories from some of those who played during the Negro League era. Also, the family members of those players share the stories, and experiences handed down.

DATE: Sunday, October 5

TIME: 2:00 PM CST

LOCATION: Scarritt Bennett Center Harambee Auditorium

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