Rochel’s talent as a historian, storyteller and artist is revealed in a voice that is well-received by students and it is critical for students to know the untold stories.
Program: Shadow Ball
Artist: Rochel Garner Coleman
Type: Art FestivalsPerformances / Assembly
Program Availability: In-Person
Description
Shadow Ball pays homage to the men who played in Negro League baseball and paints a picture of America’s suffering during the Great Depression. Rochel Garner Coleman plays Cool Papa Bell, one of the League’s most famous players. A sterling fielder and an outstanding batter (regularly averaging over .400), Bell was legendary for his uncanny speed. Satchel Paige often regaled audiences with the story that when he and Bell roomed together, Bell was so fast that he could turn out the light and be in bed before the room got dark. Off the field though, an entirely different story emerged as Black players encountered second-class status and economic hardship.
Program options:
In-person
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Program Details
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