STORIES

Jackie's Story

The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry Continues

10/28/2024

Learn more about Jackie's performances against the Yankees in his final three World Series appearances.

Jackie's Story

The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry

10/25/2024

Join the Jackie Robinson Museum in celebrating the historic rivalry between the Yankees and the Dodgers!

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.

Programs & Events

Building Resilience: PowerPlay Visits the Museum

10/07/2024

PowerPlay NYC visited the Museum this summer and fall to talk girls' empowerment through sports.

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.

Programs & Events

Back to School: Highlights for 2024-2025

09/17/2024

Check out highlights on what we have to offer this year—at the Museum and in your classroom!

Jackie's Story

Jackie Robinson and the 1968 Olympic Boycott

08/04/2024

In 1968, Black athletes from around the world threatened to boycott the Olympic Games. Jackie Robinson was ready to lend his support.

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.

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!

Jackie's Story

Pioneers: Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson

06/18/2024

Dig into the intersecting careers of barrier breaking athletes turned tournament teammates Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson.

Jackie's Story

“What Birmingham means to us in the North”

05/14/2024

Jackie Robinson visits Birmingham, Alabama in May 1963 to lend support to protestors attempting to desegregate the city.

Jackie's Story

April 15: Jackie Robinson Day

04/15/2024

Learn the story Jackie Robinson Day and celebrate Robinson’s historic achievement on the baseball diamond every April 15.

STORIES

Jackie's Story

The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry Continues

10/28/2024

Learn more about Jackie's performances against the Yankees in his final three World Series appearances.

Jackie's Story

The Yankees-Dodgers Rivalry

10/25/2024

Join the Jackie Robinson Museum in celebrating the historic rivalry between the Yankees and the Dodgers!

Jackie's Story

Jackie and the 1964 Republican National Convention

10/21/2024

Programs & Events

Building Resilience: PowerPlay Visits the Museum

10/07/2024

PowerPlay NYC visited the Museum this summer and fall to talk girls' empowerment through sports.

Jackie's Story

Freedom National Bank

09/24/2024

Programs & Events

Back to School: Highlights for 2024-2025

09/17/2024

Check out highlights on what we have to offer this year—at the Museum and in your classroom!

Jackie's Story

Jackie Robinson and the 1968 Olympic Boycott

08/04/2024

In 1968, Black athletes from around the world threatened to boycott the Olympic Games. Jackie Robinson was ready to lend his support.

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.