The Robinson Show Episode 400 May 15th, 2023 with Ashleigh Curry

On the 400th episode of The Robinson Show, Ashleigh Curry. Ashleigh is an actress, filmmaker, director & producer from Gastonia, North Carolina. She is the director & producer of the short film "Toni, Mamie & Connie." The film tells the story of Toni Stone, Mamie Johnson & Connie Morgan who were three black women who played in the Negro Leagues during the early to mid 1950's. In the film, Curry portrays Mamie Johnson. In the early to mid 1950's, Johnson was a pitcher in the Negro Leagues for the Indianapolis Clowns. On the program, we discuss Curry's upbringing in North Carolina, favorite Major League Baseball teams, familiarity with the Negro Leagues, the short film Toni, Mamie, Connie & more. Enjoy the show!!!

Audio courtesy of: Noel & Noah Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0KddfUvhLk

https://www.facebook.com/tonimamieconnie/

https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbgilliam/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUI5v4x0NY

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2022/04/28/short-film-about-women-in-the-negro-leagues

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_Negro_league_baseball_teams

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_Negro_league_baseball_teams