Negro Leagues Live Through Softball

Lansing lit up Juneteenth with a powerful Negro Leagues softball tribute, as Detroit teams took the field at Benjamin Davis Park under sunshine and cheers, blending family, food, and history into one unforgettable day. For players like Digz Edwards and fans like Pat Cannon — whose uncle once played for the Detroit Stars — it was deeply personal. Ron Teasley Junior traveled from afar to honor his late father, one of the last living Negro League legends, urging the world to rediscover baseball’s rich roots. Led by Lansing’s Juneteenth Committee, the event wasn’t just about the game — it was a vibrant, heartfelt salute to a legacy that shaped America’s past and inspires its future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5732ff404ce815b