STORY TOWERS
Learn the details of Robinson’s experience in the Negro Leagues in 1945 and his season with the Montreal Royals, the Dodgers’ AAA farm team, in 1946.
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“The half loaf of partial acceptance is not better than going on an empty stomach for a while to nurture one’s human dignity.”
– Jackie Robinson, 1965
Featured Exhibition MAIN GALLERY
This gallery chronicles Robinson’s extraordinary life against the backdrop of U.S. history, beginning with his birth in 1919. The artifacts, videos and interactive experiences highlight Robinson’s multifaceted commitment to advancing equal opportunity for all through activism, civic engagement, and economic empowerment efforts.
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Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X
May 16, 2025
Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X were towering figures in the struggle for racial justice, though they often had sharply different views and traded barbs publicly.
Opening Day, 1947: Jackie Robinson’s Debut
Apr 01, 2025
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in the modern age of the major leagues. But for Brooklyn’s new first baseman, it was “just another game.”
Off-Season Report: Winter Programs at JRM
Mar 25, 2025
Catch up on the Museum’s winter events, including MLK Day, Leveling the Playing Field: Women in Basketball, Jackie Robinson and Black Baseball, and hosting NYC Public School educators.
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