In Memoriam: Jesse Jackson
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of activist, author, and towering political figure Jesse Jackson. One of the most iconic figures in the…
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JRF&M Receives Transformational Gift from Thomas Tull and Mark Walter
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced a transformational $20 million donation from Thomas Tull, Co-Chairman of TWG Global and Mark Walter, CEO and Co-Chairman of…
December 10, 2025
In Memoriam: Charles R. Rangel
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of former congressman and Harlem legend Charles Rangel—a civil rights activist and war hero who rose from…
May 27, 2025
New Ferry Named After Jackie Robinson Celebrates Legacy
Yesterday, New York Waterway christened the newest addition to its fleet, Jackie Robinson, in a traditional champagne bottle-breaking ceremony at its Port Imperial Terminal in…
January 30, 2025
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Throughout the 1960s, Jackie Robinson and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. maintained a close friendship that was bound by their shared commitment to…
January 20, 2025