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The Scholar My Mother Never Forgot

A Tribute to Dr. Osiefield Anderson

Dr. Osiefield Anderson, photo Alice Devine, Tallahassee Democrat, 2021

I knew of Dr. Osiefield Anderson long before I ever met him. He was my mother’s best friend in college, and her admiration for him was unwavering. She spoke of his brilliance often—how he could make numbers sing, how his mind moved with precision and grace. I heard Anderson’s name in my household so much that I thought he was a member of the family. Mom constantly would say, “Anderson did this, and Anderson said that.” read more

Braves’ Garr-Lucas HBCU Baseball Classic Is A Hit

HBCU Alumni Proud of National Spotlight

HBCU Alumni Proud of National Spotlight

Marie Duval did not attend an HBCU; she received her educational experience at a predominately white institution, Mercer University, a private Baptist-supported school in Macon, Georgia, her hometown. The other half of the Duval family, Steve Duval, attended two HBCUs, Hampton University and Tuskegee University. The Duvals traveled 150 miles to witness a rare national spotlight shine on Black college baseball. read more

A Wonderful Historic Moment for Black College Baseball

Why the Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Baseball Classic Matters?

A faint breeze slightly chilled the night air, the sky tinted ocean blue, and patches of small fluffy clouds lingered in the afterglow of dusk, hinted at the artistry of the Divine.

Down below on a baseball diamond where Triple-A professionals dream of getting a call up to the big league are two historic Black universities, Florida A & M University and Grambling State University. Each is seeking their first win since the pandemic derailed their season a year ago, prepared to do battle in the first Ralph Garr-Bill Lucas HBCU Baseball Classic. read more