Black History Month: Tribute to Richmond's Sports Leaders

440 Civic Center Plaza,Richmond CA 94804

23 February, 2023

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The Richmond Public Library invites you to attend our special Black History Month Program to honor local recreation and sports legends Charlie Reid, Eural McKelvy, and C.A. Robertson for this exciting video tribute and program. DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2023 TIME: Doors open at 6:00 pm LOCATION: City Council Chambers 440 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, California FREE ADMISION: when you RSVP through Eventbrite REFRESHMENTS Charlie Reid, Director of the City of Richmond's Shields Park was responsible for creating all recreation and sports activities in the North Richmond community that fostered the professional sports careers of many of the city's all time greatest athletes. In the 1950s, Mr. Reid created the outdoor Twilite Basketball league at Shields Park, which provided an outlet for the community and attracted top talent from all around the Bay Area for exciting and memorable hoop action. The Hensley Baseball Park run by Mr. Reid in North Richmond, provided an inter-generational sports experience for people of all ages in the community. The league helped launch the baseball careers of some of Richmond's greatest Major League players. Check out the "Straight Otta Richmond" highlight video below..... MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BECAUSE SEATING IS LIMITED.... For more information, contact Angela Cox, Richmond Public Library @ (510) 620-5516