EZ Library Programs
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Program Details |
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Title
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Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Hank Greenberg: Eth |
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Description
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(Rest of program title): Ethnic Heroes in Baseball's Melting Pot As a means of illuminating America's racial and ethnic past, this lecture examines and compares an iconic baseball triumvirate - Jackie Robinson, Joe DiMaggio, and Hank Greenberg. Prior to its travail of recent years, baseball long reigned as the undisputed National Pastime. In times past, the microcosm of baseball reflected the main currents of American life and culture. Even in its current state, baseball, with the ascent of Latin and Asian stars, provides minority America with symbolic heroes. During its golden age, the game possessed the power to dramatize the imperfect machinations of the nation's melting pot. Jackie Robinson's battle to integrate baseball, for example, symbolized the collective struggle of blacks against racism. Likewise, Italian American superstar Joe DiMaggio and the Jewish slugger Hank Greenberg possessed profound meaning for their respective ethnic groups. |
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Cost
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$0-$20 |
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Program Type
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Instructional |
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Audience
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Seniors |
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Program Length
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1 to 2 hours |
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Supplies
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Speaker |
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Idea Source
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Ellenville Public Library, NY, http://www.rcls.org/epl/ |
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Contact Name
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Kirstin Litwin |
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Library Name
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Mid-Hudson Library System |
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E-mail
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Performer Contact
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Dr. Bill Simon, NY Council for Humanities |
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Notes
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Contact Council at http://www.nyhumanities.org/speakers/ |
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Topics
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Sports and games |
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Date Submitted
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03-14-2008 |