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Comprised of the sons and grandsons of runaway American slaves, the league helped pioneer the sport of ice hockey changing this winter game from the primitive "gentleman's past-time" of the nineteenth century to the modern fast moving game of today. In an era when many believed blacks could not endure cold, possessed ankles too weak to effectively skate, and lacked the intelligence for organized sport, these men defied the defined myths. [more] |
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1/9/2012: Rosemary Sadlier's book on Harriet Tubman Now Available
SONAHHR CANADA - Rosemary Sadlier, a founding member of the Society of North American Hockey Historians And Researchers, has released her latest book: "Harriet Tubman - Freedom Seeker, Freedom Leader."
The book, published by Dundurn Publishing, recounts the life of the great abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. Born in the United States and enslaved as a child, Harriet Tubman (circa 1820–1913) is one of the best-known and bravest figures connected to the Underground Railroad. Through her knowledge and outdoor survival skills, honed through her unpaid labour in the fields and through the later connections she made in the abolitionist community, Tubman was well poised to command her followers. By her
discipline and example, she never lost a "passenger." Tubman's exploits helped to empower those opposed to slavery and enrage those who supported it. Her success encouraged enslaved Africans to make the brave break for freedom and reinforced the belief held by abolitionists in the potential of black freedom and independence. Referred to as "General Tubman" due to her contributions to the Underground Railroad and to the Union Army, Tubman's numerous rescue missions ending in Canada helped to build the interest in escape and reinforce the position of Canada as
the final stop on the journey to freedom.
Rosemary Sadlier is the president of the Ontario Black History Society. The OBHS is responsible for initiating observances of Black History Month and the celebration of August 1 as Emancipation Day. She is the author of four books on African-Canadian history and consultant/co-author of a fifth. The recipient of numerous awards, including the Order of Ontario, she lives in Toronto.
10/31/2011: Boxscore World Sportwire
For the latest articles written by historians George and Darril Fosty, check out the Boxscore World Sportswire. www.boxscorenews.com
4/14/2011: GWU TO HONOR HISTORIANS DARRIL AND GEORGE FOSTY
WASHINGTON, DC- Sports historians Darril and George Fosty, founders of the Society of North American Historians And Researchers, The Black Ice Hockey and Sports Hall of Fame Conference, and Boxscore News World Sportswire, will be among nine individuals scheduled to receive Teaching Awards from George Washington University on Thursday evening as part of the annual GW Jackie Robinson Society Community Awards Night.
The Brothers Fosty, authors of seven books including Black Ice: The Lost History of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, 1895 to 1925, are two of North America's leading historians in the field of ice hockey history and have been in the forefront of efforts to promote and preserve early North American and international minority sporting histories for nearly two decades.
This is the second major award presented to the Fosty's in recent years. In 2008, they were honored by The Shaka Franklin Foundation of Denver, Colorado for the creation of "The Black Ice Project" and their on-going efforts to preserve black ice hockey history.
Founded in 1999, the Jackie Robinson Society sponsors discussions about Mr. Robinson and members participate in community service projects associating his name and life’s work with good deeds. GW students were inspired to form the society after taking a course titled “Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream.” The class, which is offered by Professor Richard Zamoff of GW’s Department of Sociology, explores the impact of Jackie Robinson’s entry into major league baseball, to the game of baseball and to American society.
EVENT:
George Washington University’s Jackie Robinson Society will host Jackie Robinson Night to commemorate the anniversary of the late baseball legend’s historic breakthrough into major league baseball and his profound impact on America, both on and off the field. This year’s program also celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Jackie Robinson Project at GW.
WHEN:
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Sports memorabilia display for students ages 8 to 16 (but open to all): 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Reception: 6 – 7 p.m.
Event: 7 – 9 p.m.
WHERE:
The George Washington University
Marvin Center
Grand Ballroom (third floor)
800 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C.
Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro (Orange and Blue lines)
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