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SUMMARY:Half American
DESCRIPTION:The Baton Foundation will host a lecture about Black Americans fighting World War II—at home and overseas. This program is free to the public\, but registration is required. \nAbout the Book\nOver one million Black men and women served in World War II. Black troops were at Normandy\, Iwo Jima\, and the Battle of the Bulge\, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital support jobs\, only to be denied housing and educational opportunities on their return home. Without their crucial contributions to the war effort\, the United States could not have won the war. And yet the stories of these Black veterans have long been ignored\, cast aside in favor of the myth of the “Good War” fought by the “Greatest Generation.” The bravery and patriotism of Black troops in the face of unfathomable racism is both inspiring and galvanizing. In a time when the questions raised about World War II regarding race and democracy in America remain troublingly relevant and still unanswered\, this meticulously researched retelling makes for urgently necessary reading. \nAbout the Author\nMatthew F. Delmont is the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History at Dartmouth College. A Guggenheim Fellow and expert on African American history and the history of civil rights\, he is the author of the new book\, Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad (Viking\, 2022). He is also the author of four previous books: Black Quotidian\, Why Busing Failed\, Making Roots\, and The Nicest Kids in Town. His work has appeared in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The Washington Post\, and several academic journals\, and on NPR. Originally from Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, Delmont earned his BA from Harvard University and his MA and PhD from Brown University. \nRegister Here for Zoom Lecture
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SUMMARY:Smile For We
DESCRIPTION:The Baton Foundation will host a conversation about Black men…and their smiles. This program is free to the public\, but registration is required. \nAbout the Book\nThe idea for Smile For We was born in response to recent instances of police brutality against Black men around the country. Often depicted as gang members\, deadbeat dads\, drug dealers\, and societal outcasts\, images of smiling Black men are rare. \nAuthor Damon Mosley says\, “Every time you turn on the TV\, one sees Black men being killed\, ridiculed\, or stereotyped…in general\, the media constantly portrays us as threats—not human beings.” He says the goal of the book “is to keep positive Black men visible and relevant.” Smile For We is a photo book dedicated to changing the way the world sees and treats Black men. Purchase books here. \nAbout the Author\nDamon Mosley is a Columbus\, Ohio-based writer\, producer\, and photography buff. He began his writing career by submitting articles to his favorite publications while studying at Columbia University. His first story appeared in SLAM magazine in 1995. He later switched gears to cartoons–authoring a comic strip called Mosley that was picked up for development by Universal Press Syndicate in 2005. \nIn 2008\, Damon self-published the children’s book\, I’ve Got to Have Those Shoes!. When he learned about the work of Samaritan’s Feet — a charitable organization based in Charlotte\, N.C.\, Mr. Mosley pledged a portion of the proceeds from the book to support their work. He also joined the group when they distributed thousands of pairs of shoes to needy children in Peru. \nAfter years of developing various projects in Hollywood\, Damon released Smile For We — a collection of portraits dedicated to changing the stereotypical images of Black men. Currently\, Mr. Mosley is writing and producing his first feature film and a TV show based on his life. \nRegister Here for Zoom Lecture
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