On September 17, 1947, with more than a week remaining in the Major League Baseball season, @sportingnews, named Jackie Robinson @MLB “Rookie of the Year”. So, today feels like a very appropriate day to announce a special partnership between the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) and the #arts & #smallbusiness community. 

In the words of @nlbmprez Bob Kendrick, “We are overwhelmed by the tremendous show of solidarity from the artist community, who are sharing their amazing talent in this unprecedented salute to the Negro Leagues and in support of the @nlbmuseumkc.”

During the week of October 4-10, more than 75 artists, makers, and small retailers will participate in an online benefit sales event for the #NLBM in #kansascity. Participating artists and small-business owners from Asia, Europe, and North America will create original art pieces and fan-gear while hosting sales events and auctions on our own websites and social media pages. 

I, Otis Swain am very proud to be standing together with the arts and small business community, to celebrate the heroes of the Negro Leagues and raise valuable funding for the NLBM.

Please come support the NLBMArt community and celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Negro Leagues at www.nlbmart.com.

When you shop with us October 4-10, proceeds from sales will be donated to the NLBM.com. Each vendor will be offering their own special deals and their own unique arts and hand-crafted merchandise. 

Thank you for supporting the Arts and Small Business community!

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