Feb 07 2025
612. Part 2 of our conversation with Carlis Wright Robinson. In
response to racial segregation in Major League Baseball, African
American players and officials formed their own league, titled,
The Negro Leagues. Despite not playing in Major League Baseball,
Wright, like countless other African Americans in baseball at
that time, by their mere presence and participation in baseball
at that time in America, rejected racism and served as pioneers
for future generations. Johnny Wright was one of the excellent
players who remained in the Negro League. Wright’s daughter,
Carlis Wright Robinson,
recently shared her father’s story and history in her book, The
Wright Side of History: The Life and Career of Johnny Wright,
Co-Pioneer in Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier, as Told by His
Daughter (In Due Season Publishing). Carlis recently spoke with
us to discuss her work, her father’s legacy, and what she would
like for readers to take away when they read her book.
response to racial segregation in Major League Baseball, African
American players and officials formed their own league, titled,
The Negro Leagues. Despite not playing in Major League Baseball,
Wright, like countless other African Americans in baseball at
that time, by their mere presence and participation in baseball
at that time in America, rejected racism and served as pioneers
for future generations. Johnny Wright was one of the excellent
players who remained in the Negro League. Wright’s daughter,
Carlis Wright Robinson,
recently shared her father’s story and history in her book, The
Wright Side of History: The Life and Career of Johnny Wright,
Co-Pioneer in Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier, as Told by His
Daughter (In Due Season Publishing). Carlis recently spoke with
us to discuss her work, her father’s legacy, and what she would
like for readers to take away when they read her book.
- Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy.
The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! - This week in Louisiana history. February 8, 1898. The
Grandfather Clause enacted to prevent black men from voting. - This week in New Orleans history. Ground was broken for for the Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Avenue on February 8, 1922.
- This week in Louisiana.
Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras / MLK Day Parade
February 17, 2025
Downtown Shreveport
Milam St at Texas St to Municipal Auditorium
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 470-9843
Website
Celebrate unity and diversity at the Krewe of Harambee Parade,
a beloved tradition honoring African-American culture with
vibrant floats, soulful music, and infectious energy. Join us
downtown for a parade that brings people together in
celebration of community, culture, and Mardi Gras joy! - Postcards from Louisiana. Louisiana Book
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