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DESCRIPTION:Dave Zirin is among Utne Reader's "50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Our 
 World." He will speak on Sports Under Occupation, and after his talk will 
 sign his new book (with John Carlos, Foreward by Cornell West), "The John 
 Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World"--nominated for an 
 NAACP Image Award.\n\nHe will also sign his book "A People's History of 
 Sports in the US: 250 Years of Politics, Protest, People and Play."\n\nThe 
 late historian Howard Zinn said of Zirin: "If there was an award for 'Most 
 Valuable Sportswriter,' I would vote for Dave Zirin. His writing combines 
 vivid narrative, good humor...knowledge of the game, and a keen awareness 
 of the connection between sports and the world outside."\n\nAnd New York 
 Times sports columnist Robert Lipsyte calls Dave Zirin "the best young 
 sportswriter in America," his Edge of Sports blog is read by 
 thousands.\n\n$15 tickets  are also available at bookstores: (East Bay) 
 Pegasus/Solano; Pegasus/Shattuck; Books, Inc./Berkeley;Books, Inc./Alameda; 
 Diesel Books; Moe's Books; Walden Pond (SF) Modern Times\n\nThis events 
 benefits soccer balls for Palestinian children. No one turned away for lack 
 of funds. Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted. For info: 
 www.mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/02/24/18708071.php
SUMMARY:Peace & Justice Sportswriter Dave Zirin
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Berkeley\n2345 Channing Way\nBerkeley, CA 
 94704\n\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/02/24/18708071.php
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