Negro National League (1920–1931)

Baseball Beyond Borders and Converge Media Release Revolutionary 'Reconciliation Tour' Documentary

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Monday, February 27, 2023

SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB), Seattle's sports-based community development organization, released its first documentary film, "Reconciliation Tour."

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball Beyond Borders (BBB), Seattle's sports-based community development organization, released its first documentary film, "Reconciliation Tour."
  • The documentary takes a powerful journey through the heart of the south, including youth baseball, civil rights, and reconciliation.
  • Kids are introduced to baseball for the first time as the organization keeps its promise to elevate and empower through the sport.
  • Black baseball traditions are honored, and the participants understand the contributions brought to this game, including establishing the Negro National League.

LIDS ANNOUNCES FIRST OF ITS KIND RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE HISTORIC BLACK SPORTS INSTITUTIONS: THE NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL MUSEUM, BLACK FIVES, AND HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

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Friday, February 4, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports retailer, Lids is honoring three historic Black sports institutions through a first-ever retail partnership with The Negro Leagues Museum , Black Fives , and Harlem Globetrotters .

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading sports retailer, Lids is honoring three historic Black sports institutions through a first-ever retail partnership with The Negro Leagues Museum , Black Fives , and Harlem Globetrotters .
  • "The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is thrilled to team with Lids on this historically significant and fashionable salute to the Negro Leagues," said Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
  • To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram ( @lids ), Facebook ( @lids ), Twitter ( @lids ), or LinkedIn .
  • He saw the role of the Globetrotters as entertainers breaking down racial barriers in America by spreading joy and unity.