50th Year Commemoration of Art Williams

4321 Atlantic Avenue,Long Beach CA 90807

04 August, 2022

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Join us for a weekend filled with events honoring Forgotten Sports Pioneer, Art Williams! 8/4/22 9a-10a Coffee Conversations with Greg J: Live radio interview with the author of, "Unbelievable, The Life Journey of Art Williams, Baseball's First Black National League Umpire", Dr. Audie Williams. (links provided upon registration) 8/5/22 6p-9p First Fridays Book signing with Dr. Audie Williams. His book, "Unbelievable!..." chronicles the life journey of his older brother Art Williams who was the First Black Umpire in the National League (1972-1977). Forgotten Images Exhibit honoring African Americans and their contributions to athletics. 8/6/22 12p-4p Book signing and panel discussion with Dr. Audie Williams and mini-documentary screening. Forgotten Images Exhibit honoring African Americans and their contributions to athletics.