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Integrating Pittsburgh Sports: Author Talk and Book Signing

Integrating Pittsburgh Sports: Author Talk and Book Signing In-Person

Members of the Association of Gentleman Pittsburgh Journalists will discuss their latest book, Integrating Pittsburgh Sports, which chronicles the rich history of achievement among Pittsburgh's African American sports figures and their efforts to overcome racial barriers. The Association is comprised of a number of Pittsburgh sports experts, including Duquesne faculty member Robert Healy III; 2018 "Best of the 'Burgh" Local Author of the Year David Finoli; sportscaster Josh Taylor; Tom Rooney, President, Rooney Sports & Entertainment Group; and Samuel W. Black, Director of the Heinz History Center's African American Museum. Additional authors include Bill Ranier, Chris Fletcher; former editor of Pittsburgh Magazine; and Douglas Cavanaugh.

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The program is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.

Copies of Integrating Pittsburgh Sports will be available for purchase and signing.

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Date:
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
5th Floor: Flex Space 1 (1 Large Projector), 5th Floor: Flex Space 2 (2 Digital Screens)
Categories:
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Event Organizer

Carissa Haslam Swales