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The city of Birmingham is reflecting on Jackie Robinson, paving the way for hundreds of heavy hitters. April 15 marks 76 years since he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Celebrations across the country happen every year to celebrate the milestone, and the Negro Southern League Museum is commemorating that monumental first step.The museum hosted Jazz with Jackie on Friday to celebrate the historic accomplishment Jackie Robinson made in 1947. This is the first year of the reception and the museum is excited to expand its programming to celebrate the milestone.“He was a trailblazer,” Frank Adams, Negro Southern League Museum deputy director, said. “He was a pioneer. He was someone who really set the bar high, and we’re happy to celebrate his legacy this year.”It’s hard to imagine what America’s favorite pass time would look like today without number 42.“Jackie Robinson Day is an annual event for the Negro Southern League Museum,” Adams said. “This particular reception is really new on the calendar to really get the community energized.”Adams wanted the museum’s celebration of the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier had to be as big as the moment was 76 years ago. Robinson’s act of courage is still inspiring generations of people to break their own barriers.“He let us know despite our color despite all the things that are barriers in front of us we can persevere and create a legacy from nothing almost,” Amanda Williams said.Micheal Jackson played baseball with the East Thomas Eagles during the 70s and 80s. He recognizes Jackie Robinson as an inspiration to him every time he stepped foot on the mound, winning six championships in the industrial league in Birmingham.“He changed the game,” Jackson said. “He broke the barrier for us in order for us to be able to participate with the whites and in the game, period.”Williams believes Jackie Robinson would be proud of the progress this country has made since he slid into history’s home base more than 70 years ago.“Progress. He would be happy to see the Negro Southern League Museum here today celebrating him and honoring all that he’s done welcoming other Black individuals to baseball,” Williams said.The museum will host the Jackie Robinson Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the museum. The festival will offer fitness and kids activities. People will also get to meet former league players as well.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
The city of Birmingham is reflecting on Jackie Robinson, paving the way for hundreds of heavy hitters. April 15 marks 76 years since he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Celebrations across the country happen every year to celebrate the milestone, and the Negro Southern League Museum is commemorating that monumental first step.
The museum hosted Jazz with Jackie on Friday to celebrate the historic accomplishment Jackie Robinson made in 1947. This is the first year of the reception and the museum is excited to expand its programming to celebrate the milestone.
“He was a trailblazer,” Frank Adams, Negro Southern League Museum deputy director, said. “He was a pioneer. He was someone who really set the bar high, and we’re happy to celebrate his legacy this year.”
It’s hard to imagine what America’s favorite pass time would look like today without number 42.
“Jackie Robinson Day is an annual event for the Negro Southern League Museum,” Adams said. “This particular reception is really new on the calendar to really get the community energized.”
Adams wanted the museum’s celebration of the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier had to be as big as the moment was 76 years ago. Robinson’s act of courage is still inspiring generations of people to break their own barriers.
“He let us know despite our color despite all the things that are barriers in front of us we can persevere and create a legacy from nothing almost,” Amanda Williams said.
Micheal Jackson played baseball with the East Thomas Eagles during the 70s and 80s. He recognizes Jackie Robinson as an inspiration to him every time he stepped foot on the mound, winning six championships in the industrial league in Birmingham.
“He changed the game,” Jackson said. “He broke the barrier for us in order for us to be able to participate with the whites and in the game, period.”
Williams believes Jackie Robinson would be proud of the progress this country has made since he slid into history’s home base more than 70 years ago.
“Progress. He would be happy to see the Negro Southern League Museum here today celebrating him and honoring all that he’s done welcoming other Black individuals to baseball,” Williams said.
The museum will host the Jackie Robinson Day Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the museum. The festival will offer fitness and kids activities. People will also get to meet former league players as well.
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