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How do you think Jackie Robinson felt when he became the first African American to play in the Major Leagues? In 1945 Jackie Robinson made history. He signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. This ended segregation in Major League Baseball. Robinson was often harassed by players and fans but that did not stop him. Robinson earned many honors for his baseball achievements. Off the field Robinson was an activist. The Jackie Robinson Foundation carries on his legacy of social justice. How do you think the foundations carries on Robinson’s legacy?

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