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Building On A Legacy

By Nerdy Wonka 146 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, baseball, Black History, Black History Month, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, jackie, Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball, mlb, Obama, President, racism, robinson

When Jackie Robinson faced down slurs, spiked cleats, and pitches aimed at his head—and stole home anyway—he didn't only change baseball. He changed the world and paved the way for others, including me. On his birthday, we’re called not only to honor that legacy but build on it. pic.twitter.com/d2KDDZNWEN
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 31, 2021

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