Jackie Robinson contributed to the Civil Rights Movement. He was the first black player on a professional team. He had to endure name calling, and people trying to prevent him from playing or traveling with the team. He did it with dignity and grace.
Baseball is an American treasure. When Jackie Robinson began playing for Brooklyn, he broke barriers and dealt with a lot discrimination. He handled it with courage and inspired others and helped to change the opinion of others. This all helped the Civil Rights Movement.
He was the first African American to be a professional baseball player. He opened up a new door for athletes of any sport and he sort of kick started the Civil Rights Movement because he broke a major color barrier that people said would never be broken.
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Hallie Quinn Brown traveled across the US and overseas lecturing on the civil rights movement. She also formed many reform groups.
Yes, Jackie Robinson has an influence on the civil rights movement
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He stood up for the rights of black citizens.
Baseball is an American treasure. When Jackie Robinson began playing for Brooklyn, he broke barriers and dealt with a lot discrimination. He handled it with courage and inspired others and helped to change the opinion of others. This all helped the Civil Rights Movement.
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Jackie Robinson's career as a professional baseball player helped civil rights because of the attention that he drew as the first African American in the Major Leagues. He paved the way for others to follow, and is celebrated as a hero.
He was the first African American to be a professional baseball player. He opened up a new door for athletes of any sport and he sort of kick started the Civil Rights Movement because he broke a major color barrier that people said would never be broken.
signed Jackie Robinson (fist black baseball player in the MLB)
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