The Friends of the Library invite you to join us for Coffee with Friends! We welcome author Dawn Knight to discuss her book, Race and Football in America. George Taliaferro was a trailblazer whose athletic prowess earned him accolades throughout his football career. Instrumental in leading Indiana University to an undefeated season and undisputed Big Ten championship in 1945, Taliaferro was a star and was the first African American player to be drafted by the NFL and the first African American to play quarterback. Race and Football in America tells Taliaferro's story and profiles the experiences of other athletes of color who were recognized for their athleticism yet oppressed for their skin color, as they fought (and continue to fight) for equal rights and opportunities. Together these stories provide an insightful portrait of race in America. Knight will sign books after the talk and will have books for sale.