Could DONN do Regionals?
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On 11/3/11 12:05 PM, "Harris, Othello Dr." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Donn does some really good work. I've used "Invisible Men" for my classes and
> for some of my research on the Negro Leagues.
> 
> I won't be able to attend the film presentation but I'm going to one of the
> classes to hear him speak. If you're interested in how African Americans
> created important institutions during (maybe, perhaps because of) periods of
> dejure and defacto segregation, I recommend Donn's talk. I can wait to get a
> chance to see the film on PBS.
> 
> Othello
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Nov 3, 2011, at 10:06 AM, "Coates, Rodney D. Dr." <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Wow..so many wonderful opportunities...please share with students...
>> 
>> 
>> The song that lies silent in the heart of a mother sings upon the lips of her
>> child.. Kahlil Gibran
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Rodney D. Coates
>> Professor of Sociology, Social Justice and Gerontology
>> Interim Director of Black World Studies
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Sloan, Kay Dr.
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 4:47 PM
>> To: Coates, Rodney D. Dr.
>> Subject: film & dinner?
>> 
>> Hi Rodney,
>> I'm attaching a flyer for a film screening and talk on "Life in the Negro
>> Baseball Leagues" next Monday night at 7:30. Dr. Donn Rogosin, now an
>> independent film producer, made the film and will be there to talk about it
>> afterwards.
>> 
>> If you're able, I'd love for you to join Donn and me at Stella's for dinner
>> at 5:30 before the film -- it's on the house, of course! Just let me know. I
>> think Donn would enjoy meeting you and hearing about your work.
>> 
>> Is it possible for you to put out an email to the BWS list serve to announce
>> this? Or perhaps the email below, which I sent out to the English Department,
>> can just be pasted into the list serve.
>> 
>> Thanks so much. I hope you can join us at dinner!
>> best,
>> Kay
>> 
>> Next Monday, November 7, PBS producer and filmmaker Donn Rogosin will be on
>> campus to show his film "Invisible Men: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues."
>> Donn is also the author of the groundbreaking book by the same title. He will
>> talk about the film and answer questions afterwards.
>> 
>> Please join us at 7:30 in Leonard Theater for the screening and talk.  The
>> history of the African-American baseball leagues are a rich part of 20th
>> century American culture that is virtually unknown to our students.
>> "Invisible Men" contains historical footage of terrific athletes in some of
>> their greatest games, as well as Donn's interviews with many then-elderly
>> former players. 
>> 
>> I'd appreciate it if you would announce this event to your students. Attached
>> is the flyer. Hope to see you Monday night!
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> Kay
>> <Invisible Men Flyer.png>