Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum Teams Up with Somerset Patriots to Honor New York Black Yankees and Negro Leagues

[Skillman, NJ] - Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) is proud to announce its 2nd annual partnership with the Somerset Patriots for a fundraising event honoring the legacy of the New York Black Yankees and the Negro Leagues. This event will occur at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday, August 30th, featuring a special game between the Somerset Patriots (NYY) and the Reading Fightin' Phils (PHI).

SSAAM is Central New Jersey's only museum telling the rich local and regional stories of African Americans from the time of the transatlantic slave trade to the present day. The event supports and honors the history and legacy of the New York Black Yankees, a Negro League baseball team of the 1930s and '40s. The Negro League teams gave African Americans a path to play professional baseball when the Major League Baseball excluded Black athletes due to racist attitudes and structures.

On August 30th, the Somerset Patriots will pay tribute to the Negro Leagues by donning special uniforms commemorating the New York Black Yankees and will feature the SSAAM logo. These unique player-worn jerseys will be available for live auction, with all proceeds supporting SSAAM's mission of preserving African American history and culture.

Quote from SSAAM, "The Somerset Patriots are a fantastic organization and a great supporter of SSAAM's mission. SSAAM is excited to partner for this special event for the 2nd year because American baseball was among the first high-profile spaces to integrate Black players, and it's an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage of the Negro Leagues while raising awareness about the importance of preserving African American History."

Tickets for the game are available for $15, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting SSAAM's mission..

"SSAAM applauds the Somerset Patriots and this special event to honor and celebrate the Black Yankees, Negro League baseball, and the tremendous impact that Black athletes have had on the game."

Event Details:

• What: Somerset Patriots vs. Reading Fightin Phils Minor League Baseball Game
• Where: TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ
• When: Friday, August 30th, 2024
  • Special pre-game ceremony at 5:45 pm
  • Game time starts at 6:35 pm
• Ticket Price: $15
• Ticket Purchase Link: bit.ly/ssaam-ny-black-yankees

For more information about the event or to learn more about SSAAM, please visit SSAAMuseum.ORG

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