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Delmarva Today 8-26-22 Defying Expectations by Al "Hondo" Handy (Part 2)

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Retired Ocean City Recreation and Parks Manager Al "Hondo" Handy has written an autobiography entitled "Defying Expectations: Family, Sports & Recreation". It recounts his journey as one of the first African American students to attend an all white school during integration on the Eastern Shore, a winner of basketball championships and his career at Ocean City. Host Bryan Russo sat down with him to talk about his extraordinary life. A book launch is set for September 24th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Residence by Marriott in Ocean City. Doors open at noon.

Bryan brings over 20 years of broadcasting and journalism experience to Delmarva Public Media after doing multi-award-winning work for WAMU/WRAU-FM as the host of “Coastal Connection” and as its coastal reporter. He’s contributed to national entities like the BBC, NPR, and the Associated Press, and worked the local newsbeat at the Maryland Coast Dispatch in Ocean City.