TN Writers | TN Stories: "The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State"
Schedule
Sat May 11 2024 at 10:30 am
Location
Tennessee State Museum | Nashville, TN
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"The Tigerbelles" tells the epic story of the 1960 Tennessee State University all-Black women's track team, which found Olympic glory at the 1960 games in Rome. Author Aime Alley Card tells a story of desire, success and failure--of beating the odds--against the backdrop of a changing America, but tells it in an intimate way. Readers will come to know the individuals' unique struggles and triumphs, while also understanding how these dreams emerged and solidified just as the country was struggling to leave the Jim Crow era behind. Ultimately the team's drive was for more than medals: Coach Temple and the Tigerbelles wanted to change the world's perception of what a group of young Black women in the Jim Crow south were capable of. "Tigerbelles" is a multi-layered inspirational tale of triumph over adversity. Based on memoirs and interviews with surviving team members, including Coach Temple, this is the story of an impossible dream come true.
This event is part of our TN Writers | TN Stories series. Readings and discussions take place in the Digital Learning Center at the Tennessee State Museum. Most events include an opportunity to purchase books through the Museum store and get them signed by the author. If you show your Eventbrite ticket you will receive a 10% discount on your book purchase in the Museum store.
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Where is it happening?
Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37219, United States,Nashville, TennesseeEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
