The Jackie Robinson Foundation salutes a woman of enduring strength, grace, and fortitude as she marks her 100th birthday. With a legacy rooted in philanthropy, her unwavering generosity has helped thousands of deserving young people to realize their potential and impact other lives. Join us in honoring an iconic American hero whose pioneering story of resilience and compassion will inspire generations to come.
Membership Has Its Privileges
What does a member of the U.S. Congress, an NFL coach, and the director of a crime lab have in common? They are all alumni…
October 8, 2024From Mentee to Mentor
It’s safe to say that JRF Alumnus and MIT graduate Keith Bevans ’95 is a wunderkind. As a kid, he was an electronics whiz tinkering…
October 8, 2024Assuming a Leadership Role with an Eye on the Future
Entering her junior year at Spellman College in Atlanta, Geogia, JRF Scholar and 2024 Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award winner Kayla Brown, majoring in Biology…
October 8, 2024This Month in History: October
October is always a transitional month in baseball and off the field, bringing the change of season and the “Fall Classic” a.k.a., the World Series….
October 8, 2024Protected: This Month in History: November
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November 11, 2024In Memoriam: Quincy Jones
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the passing of influential jazz and pop music legend, civil rights activist and beacon of possibility Quincy Jones on…
November 5, 2024Protected: JRF Alumni Remain Civically Engaged
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October 20, 2024