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. 

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On Nov 3, 2011, at 10:06 AM, "Coates, Rodney D. Dr." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Wow..so many wonderful opportunities...please share with students...
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> The song that lies silent in the heart of a mother sings upon the lips of her child.. Kahlil Gibran
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> Rodney D. Coates
> Professor of Sociology, Social Justice and Gerontology
> Interim Director of Black World Studies
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sloan, Kay Dr. 
> Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 4:47 PM
> To: Coates, Rodney D. Dr.
> Subject: film & dinner?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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. 
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> Thanks so much. I hope you can join us at dinner!
> best,
> Kay
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> 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. 
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> 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. 
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> I'd appreciate it if you would announce this event to your students. Attached is the flyer. Hope to see you Monday night!
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> Thank you.
> Kay
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