Tompkins County Public Library

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Library to Host Cornell Hall of Famer for Reading and Signing

The Tompkins County Public Library and the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation will host second generation Cornell Football Hall of Famer Joseph H. Holland for a reading and signing of "From Harlem with Love: An Ivy Leaguer's Inner City Odyssey," June 7 at 6 p.m. in the BorgWarner Community Room.

An eloquent and enlightening look at Harlem’s history, from the days of the Iroquois through the Obama-era economic recession, “From Harlem With Love,” chronicles Holland’s efforts—inspired by Cornell coursework—to revitalize and rebuild Harlem.

Holland, a 1978 Cornell graduate,  is the son of legendary Big Red football star Jerome “Brud” Holland whom he emulated on and off the field.  It was his father who encouraged him not to pursue an NFL career, but something more meaningful—resulting in a law degree from Harvard and a legacy of giving back.

As Founder of the HARK Foundation (Harlem's Ark of Freedom), Holland created job opportunities, developed housing and empowered Harlem residents to invest in themselves by battling the blight of homelessness and drug dealing that was consuming the community.

Holland’s Library reading and signing is free and open to the public.  Copies of “From Harlem With Love” will be available to purchase at the event courtesy of Buffalo Street Books.

For more information, contact Carrie Wheeler-Carmenatty at (607) 272-4557 extension 248 or cwheeler@tcpl.org.


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