Inspiring Stories from Baseball: The Legacy of Jackie Robinson

The name Jackie Robinson is synonymous with breaking down barriers, which he did throughout his life. Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend and civil rights icon, Jackie Robinson, experienced some of the most important events in history, including the March on Washington. She discusses her father's life and legacy. Sharon is the author of numerous children’s books honoring her father’s accomplishments. She is an educational consultant for Major League Baseball; serves as vice chairman of the Jackie Robinson Foundation; is the founder of Breaking Barriers, a baseball-themed national character education curriculum that helps empower students to overcome obstacles in their lives.

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