Jackie Robinson
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Celebrating Jackie Robinson: Beyond The Baseball Field

The icon would have been 100 years old today.
by Kirsten West Savali and NewsOne Staff
01.31.19
Negro League Stars in Major League Uniforms
Little Known Black History Fact: Major League Baseball…

Jackie Robinson's historic barrier-breaking feat celebrated its 70th anniversary last week, but a pair of forgotten Black baseball players might…
by D.L. Chandler
04.20.17
Brooklyn Dodgers
On 70th Anniversary Of Barrier-Breaking MLB Debut, Jackie…

The 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic Major League Baseball debut took place on April 15th with the entire league…
by D.L. Chandler
03.15.18
Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson
Opera Premieres About Legendary Black Baseball Player

An opera about Negro Leagues slugger Josh Gibson will premiere in Pittsburgh in April 2017.
by Nigel Roberts
01.11.19
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Philly Apologizes To Jackie Robinson

On Thursday, officials in Philadelphia passed a resolution that not only honors Major League Baseball legend Jackie Robinson's color barrier-breaking…
by D.L. Chandler
03.31.16
Jackie Robinson West
Jackie Robinson West Heads To Court To Regain…

“Foul ball!” That was the call made by the leaders of Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West baseball team against Little League…
by hollowaylynette
06.26.15
Roland Martin Says Don’t Compare Michael Sam to…

Roland Martin took to the airwaves Monday with his “NewsOne Now” panel to discuss the coming out of football player…
by NewsOne Now
02.10.14
Brooklyn Cyclones To Hold Unity Events In Wake…

Minor league baseball team Brooklyn Cyclones will host a series of Unity Day events Monday, after a nearby Jackie Robinson…
by Hannington Dia
08.14.13
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