In 1989, a public library in Morris County, New Jersey had no written rules at all. It had held the legal power to make them for decades and had simply never used it. Then one homeless man began spending his days in the reading room, and within four months the library had a conduct policy — including a clause requiring that patrons' clothing be clean and in good repair.That policy became the ancestor of the laminated sign taped to a pillar in almost every American public library to...

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Delve into the rich and complex history of the Negro Leagues in this enlightening exploration that captures the spirit, struggles, and profound influence of African American baseball from its inception to its enduring legacy. This book traces the origins of the leagues, beginning with the early days of African American baseball, set against a backdrop of the harsh social and racial climates of the era.From the founding of the first major league by Rube Foster in 1920, through the h...

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