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Cuban Giants

First Black National Baseball Team
2025-04-09 19:00:00 2025-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Cuban Giants Learn how the Village of Babylon witnessed firsthand the birth of racially segregated baseball teams with presenter Christopher Vega. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Wednesday, April 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-09 19:00:00 2025-04-09 20:00:00 America/New_York Cuban Giants Learn how the Village of Babylon witnessed firsthand the birth of racially segregated baseball teams with presenter Christopher Vega. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Learn how the Village of Babylon witnessed firsthand the birth of racially segregated baseball teams with presenter Christopher Vega.

Learn how the Village of Babylon witnessed firsthand the birth of racially segregated baseball teams with presenter Christopher Vega. The Cuban Giants, the first established Negro League, produced players such as Solomon “Sol” White and using his notoriety, Sol went on to desegregate the minor leagues.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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