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ARTICLES AND NEWS

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STORIES

Jackie's Story

Jackie Robinson’s Addisleigh Park

11/27/2024

In 1949, Jackie and Rachel Robinson moved to the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens, a vibrant hub for notable Black New Yorkers.

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Jackie's Story

Jackie and the 1964 Republican National Convention

10/21/2024

In 1964, Jackie Robinson faced disappointment and frustration as Barry Goldwater earned the presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican Convention, but continued to fight for racial equality both inside and outside of electoral politics.

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Jackie's Story

Freedom National Bank

09/24/2024

60 years ago, Jackie Robinson joined a team of white and Black businessmen to found Freedom National Bank. For over 25 years, the bank provided the Harlem community with access to financial services often denied to African Americans.

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Jackie's Story

Mack Robinson and the 1936 Olympics

07/30/2024

Jackie Robinson’s older brother Mack was a stellar athlete in his own right, but his victories on the world’s biggest stage did not receive the acknowledgement they deserved.

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Programs & Events

Spring in Full Swing: Programming Recap

06/27/2024

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!

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STORIES

Jackie's Story

Jackie Robinson’s Addisleigh Park

11/27/2024

In 1949, Jackie and Rachel Robinson moved to the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens, a vibrant hub for notable Black New Yorkers.

READ MORE

Jackie's Story

Jackie and the 1964 Republican National Convention

10/21/2024

In 1964, Jackie Robinson faced disappointment and frustration as Barry Goldwater earned the presidential nomination at the 1964 Republican Convention, but continued to fight for racial equality both inside and outside of electoral politics.

READ MORE

Jackie's Story

Freedom National Bank

09/24/2024

60 years ago, Jackie Robinson joined a team of white and Black businessmen to found Freedom National Bank. For over 25 years, the bank provided the Harlem community with access to financial services often denied to African Americans.

READ MORE

Jackie's Story

Mack Robinson and the 1936 Olympics

07/30/2024

Jackie Robinson’s older brother Mack was a stellar athlete in his own right, but his victories on the world’s biggest stage did not receive the acknowledgement they deserved.

READ MORE

Programs & Events

Spring in Full Swing: Programming Recap

06/27/2024

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!

READ MORE

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