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Apr. 26, 2012 - Apr. 26, 2012 , 7-8 pm
Milner Library Illinois State University
201 N. School St.
Normal, IL 61761
309.438.3454
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'From Cuban Giants to Cuban Stars: The International World of Black Baseball' by Adrian Burgos. Adrian Burgos Jr., is an associate professor of history at the University of Illinois, specializing in U.S. Latino history, urban history, and sport history. His latest book, a biography of Alex Pompez, 'Cuban Star: How One Negro League Owner Changed the Face of Baseball,' was published in 2011 by Hill & Wang. His first book, 'Playing America's Game(s): Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line,' received the inaugural Latino/a Book Award from the Latin American Studies Association and was also a Seymour Medalist Finalist. His academic writings have appeared in the 'Journal of American Ethnic History, Journal of Sport and Social Issues,' and 'Social Text,' among other academic and popular venues.
This is the third of four public lectures as part of the Pride and Passion traveling panel exhibit. A book signing will follow the presentation.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Event Type: Family Friendly
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