The Manhattans, the Homestead Grays and the Senators were all Washington teams that played for the Negro Baseball Leagues. They are part of a tradition that, while ending in late 1940s, still resonates with us today. To tell us more is Dwayne Sims, founder of the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame.
D.C.’s own Griffith Stadium was home to the Homestead Grays. And, it also has a deep connection with blues legend Rosetta Tharpe. Here to tell us more in our second segment is Professor Gayle Wald, author of the book: Shout, Sister, Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
