Speak Out: Do Pittsburghers appreciates Negro League history?
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Courier Newsroom
By Courier Newsroom
Published on 08/7/2008
The Josh Gibson Foundation hosted the third annual Negro League All-Star Gala recently. The event underscored the special connection of Pittsburgh and the Negro League through the men and women who played with the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords. The New Pittsburgh Courier asked some of the attendees “Do you feel Pittsburgh appreciates its Negro League history?” Here’s what they said:
Speak Out: Do Pittsburghers appreciates Negro League history?
The Josh Gibson Foundation hosted the third annual Negro League All-Star Gala recently. The event underscored the special connection of Pittsburgh and the Negro League through the men and women who played with the Homestead Grays and the Pittsburgh Crawfords. The New Pittsburgh Courier asked some of the attendees “Do you feel Pittsburgh appreciates its Negro League history?” Here’s what they said:
Absolutely! Pittsburgh appreciates the talent of the Negro League players with the two great teams —the Crawfords and the Grays.
Tene Croom
News Director
North Shore
Generally yes. The turnout tonight is an indication. Juan Marichal was great. Sean Gibson and the Josh Gibson Foundation did a great job.
Jerry Lopes
Broadcast Executive
Sewickley
Most definitely. The Pirates and Wende Torbert (Pirate’s director of diversity initiatives) are doing a wonderful job with the Legacy Square and in getting the message out to the young people.
Toni Silva
Purchasing Director
Homewood
We’re learning. We’re getting better at it.
Chett Williams
Pastor
Allison Park
It’s appreciated but it’s also a learning process. The more we learn about what they achieved, the more we’ll appreciate them when the greats come through.
Bill Neal
Promoter
Penn Hills
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Tene Croom
News Director
North Shore
Generally yes. The turnout tonight is an indication. Juan Marichal was great. Sean Gibson and the Josh Gibson Foundation did a great job.
Jerry Lopes
Broadcast Executive
Sewickley
Most definitely. The Pirates and Wende Torbert (Pirate’s director of diversity initiatives) are doing a wonderful job with the Legacy Square and in getting the message out to the young people.
Toni Silva
Purchasing Director
Homewood
We’re learning. We’re getting better at it.
Chett Williams
Pastor
Allison Park
It’s appreciated but it’s also a learning process. The more we learn about what they achieved, the more we’ll appreciate them when the greats come through.
Bill Neal
Promoter
Penn Hills