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Yes, Jackie Robinson has an influence on the civil rights movement
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How old was Jackie Robinson when his father left?
Jackie Robinson was just 6 months old when his father, Jerry Robinson, left the family. This event had a significant impact on Jackie's upbringing and influenced his strong bond with his mother, Mallie Robinson. Despite his father's absence, Jackie Robinson went on to become a trailblazing athlete and civil rights activist.
Why did Jackie Robinson become part of the civil rights movement?
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.
What did Jackie Robinson do after high school?
after baseball Jackie Robinson went to go work at chock full o' nuts as a spokesman and then in his efforts he advanced the civil rights.
What did the 1969 civil rights act focus on?
There were the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968, but I don't think there was a Civil Rights Act of 1969.
How was Jackie Robinson family life like?
Jackie Robinson was born during the time when African Americans were largely discrimintated against and he was civil rights activist in addition to a baseball player. In addition to being mistreated for a silly thing such as skin color, it was hard on him because his single mother was left to provide for his family on her own which meant they had little money to spend on the necessities like food, shelter and clothes. Fun Fact: Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919 and Jackie's brother Matthew won the silver metal at the 200-meter dash in the Olympic in 1936.
