An Evening with Author Steven Ryuse

Author of "I Didn't Know I Was Black: Growing Up Black In the White World of Tennis" A Discussion of Race and Identity Steven Ryuse's book provides an interesting and insightful memoir about growing up black in the world of white tennis. Ryuse will discuss his life growing up in Mount Vernon, Ohio. His initial shock of racism at a young age, when he suddenly realin two different worlds. Ryuse, through his book, poignantly and powerfully engages the reader in his struggles from that point forward. Mr. Ryuse will help convey an important message that social interaction, rather than biology, may play a larger role in a person's self- identity. For anyone attending, reading the book prior to this lecture is not necessary and excerpts of this book will be read during the evening lecture.