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Negro League baseball player, Dennis Biddle, speaking at HCC


The Negro Leagues existed for African American baseball players before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. These professional Negro Leagues existed from 1885 to the mid-1950s. During the presentation, Biddle will address the injustice and inequality he faced, both inside and outside the realm of baseball.

Date/Time

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost: Free

Location

Heartland Community College Astroth Community Education Center (ACEC) auditorium 1500 W. Raab Road Normal IL 61761 309-268-8186

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