Jackie Robinson Day is the annual day when Major League Baseball honors Robinson. His debut on April 15, 1947, ended 80 years of segregation in the sport. It’s celebrated at every major league park ...

April is often associated with spring and renewal, but it also powerfully reminds us of the struggles and triumphs within ...

While most know that Robinson was the first Black player in the MLB, few are aware of his courageous efforts off the field. Such efforts should be admired and offer an example that seems much needed ...

Jackie Robinson Day is more than just a day of celebration; it is a day of reflection on the progress made in the fight for equality. On April 15, 1947, Robinson broke baseball's color barrier when he ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson ... his fellow players won Robinson widespread respect and admiration. After his career ended, Robinson campaigned for civil rights, was active in politics ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball held their annual celebration of Jackie Robinson on April 15 ... but also the Civil Rights Movement. None of those presidents removed funding ...