A Day of Reflection and Inspiration. Introduction. 78 years ago, Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first African American to b ...

The first black major leaguer, Robinson was not hired because of his race. He would have been a Hall of Famer in any era.

The 78th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s breaking of Major League Baseball’s color barrier centered on the Los Angeles ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball held their annual celebration of Jackie Robinson on April 15, the ...

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 ...

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 ...