Jackie Robinson testified against communism before Congress in 1949. By 1968 he resigned from the GOP, citing its "racist" tactics.
https://theconversation.com/jackie-robinson-was-a-republican-until-the-gop-became-the-white-mans-party-181014
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“It goes way beyond the baseball field."

Hunter Greene honors Jackie Robinson's impact and continues his message for the next generation

Today is #jackierobinsonday it’s extra important to celebrate his legacy as there has been a major effort to erease his legacy from the right. #news #Politics

On Jackie Robinson Day, we proudly join @MLB@sportsbots.xyz in celebrating the impact of #42.

At Innovative Field, we’re one of the few ballparks to feature not only his iconic number, but also Jackie’s image — a daily reminder of the courage, strength, and inspiration he continues to provide.

On the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut with Brooklyn Dodgers, let his words resonate as our Nation and the World continues to strive for a more perfect union, where all are treated with respect and dignity and every person is truly equal.

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“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives” -Jackie Robinson
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One fact you might not know about #JackieRobinson: he was a Republican. Millions of Blacks were also Republicans at the time. Robinson even endorsed Nixon in the election of 1960. But by 1968, Robinson was done with the GOP.
https://theconversation.com/jackie-robinson-was-a-republican-until-the-gop-became-the-white-mans-party-181014
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After Jackie Robinson hung up his cleats in 1957, he became a constant presence on picket lines and at #civilrights rallies.

https://theconversation.com/jackie-robinson-was-a-radical-dont-listen-to-the-sanitized-version-of-history-179732
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Today, April 15 is #JackieRobinsonDay. It was the day Jackie took the field in 1947, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. #JackieRobinson was not only a transformational figure in #Baseball, but in the history of the US. #MLB will celebrate this day by having all players wear his number 42, and other events.

I love the story of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson's ascent to Major League Baseball.

https://www.mlb.com/news/jackie-robinson-day-2024

#OTD in 1947 Jackie Robinson made his Major League debut playing first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. After a long period of baseball owners adhering to an "unwritten rule" not allowing black players, Branch Ricky, the owner of the Dodgers, signed Robinson, making him the first black player to appear with a major league team since the 1880's.

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Jackie Robinson was a Republican, when it was still the party of Abraham Lincoln. Millions of other Blacks were also Republican at the time.

He even endorsed Richard Nixon.

https://theconversation.com/jackie-robinson-was-a-republican-until-the-gop-became-the-white-mans-party-181014

Today is Jackie Robinson Day. On this day in 1947, he made his Major League Baseball debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives. ~Jackie Robinson
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