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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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An Afternoon of Jazz
Feb 03, 2025
Jackie and Rachel Robinson were lovers of jazz. In 1963, they channeled their appreciation for great music into support for the ongoing fight for racial equality.
Jackie Robinson’s Retirement
Jan 03, 2025
At the beginning of 1957, Jackie Robinson announced his retirement from baseball. How he did so earned him both friends and enemies.
Jackie Robinson’s Addisleigh Park
Nov 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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