{"product_id":"a-perspective-cuba-fred-iii-thomas-9798298097277","title":"A Perspective CUBA: Racism in Cuba \u0026 the effects of the Negro League on Cuban Baseball","description":"This is a quick read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt tackles subjects which are rarely mentioned when you evaluate Cuban history.\u003cbr\u003eIt chronicles Fred's seven year journey to explore and understand racism in Cuba. It also explores why and how the Negro Leagues found a safe haven and how their play benefited Cuban baseball players. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring his journey to ten provinces it includes anecdotal interviews and discussion from Cubans. Race is a difficult topic to discuss, nevertheless some were more willing to share their experiences. For some you could feel their pain as they see others with the same skills, yet lighter skin tones offered better opportunities. Like most, they have come to understand racism is institutionalized and unlikely to change, at least within their lifetime. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs for the Negro Leagues, they found a haven in Cuba. Interestingly, this was during pre-Revolution or before Fidel Castro came to power. Despite social conditions which eventually led to the uprising, Negro League players were able to make solid contributions as the legacy of Cuban baseball was being created.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fred III Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298097277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Fred III Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49170126078207,"sku":"9798298097277","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-perspective-cuba-fred-iii-thomas-9798298097277","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}