When we think of baseball and the breaking of the color barrier, the one name that…
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Hank Aaron’s passing leaves Braves ‘heartbroken’
ATLANTA – It is with great sadness we share the passing of our home run king,…
Hot Springs, Arkansas: A bedrock to the Negro Leagues
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS – Driving down Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas, it’s kind of hard…
Three Weeks in June: Discovering Hot Springs, Arkansas
One of the best things about visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas, is the abundance of green space…
The Real Meaning of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson was not bigger than life. He simply gave us a better perspective about it.…
Author Hails Black Baseball Legends in “Celebrating Ourselves”
By Dennis J. Freeman When Major League Baseball’s annual Urban Invitational came to town a couple…
Negro Leagues Cannot be Forgotten Says Baseball Greats
By Dennis J. Freeman Compton-Negro League Baseball will not be forgotten. But there are some former…
Black Colleges Take Part in Annual MLB Urban Invitational
By Dennis J. Freeman Compton-African Americans has always had a hand in the sport of baseball.…