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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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Spring in Full Swing: Programming Recap
Jun 27, 2024
Get the scoop on spring programs like Jackie Robinson Day, professional development for NYC Public Schools, and our panel on Women in Soccer, the second event of our Leveling the Playing Field series!
Pioneers: Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson
Jun 18, 2024
Dig into the intersecting careers of barrier breaking athletes turned tournament teammates Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson.
“What Birmingham means to us in the North”
May 14, 2024
Jackie Robinson visits Birmingham, Alabama in May 1963 to lend support to protestors attempting to desegregate the city.
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