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Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Black Communities and Football

February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and a free documentary film screening of Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation.

The event will also feature insights from Coach Jessie Heard, who has shaped the football programs at both Lincoln High School and Buchholz High School, as well as Derrick White, Professor of History at the University of Kentucky and author of Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Jake Gaither, Florida A&M, and the History of Black College Football. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key figures in football history and celebrate the lasting impact of the sport on our communities.

This event is proudly sponsored by the UF African American Studies Program and the Florida A&M National Alumni Association of Alachua County.

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Special Offer: The first 90 registrants to sign up will receive a free copy of Derrick White’s book! You must attend the event in person to collect your book.