Local author and historian Philip Ross presents the history of baseball’s Negro Leagues (as they were called), plus the extraordinary Black athletes and teams of that era. Mr. Ross will draw upon his lengthy research and interviews with dozens of former players, many of whom have become close friends. Visit http://queenslib.org/blackhistory2023 for Black History Month programs, booklists, resources, and more! This program is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Hearst Foundation.