Remembering Willie Mays
Willie Howard Mays, Jr., will always have a special place in our hearts for the magnificence he brought to America’s pastime and for his admirable…
June 21, 2024
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Happy 100th Birthday, Rachel Robinson
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,…
July 19, 2022
Jackie Robinson Day 2022
On April 15, 1947, 75 years ago, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field as a Brooklyn Dodger, changing baseball – and changing the course of…
April 15, 2022
In Memoriam: Sidney Poitier
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of venerable actor, civil rights activist, and friend Sidney Poitier. Poitier is a global icon, whose profound…
January 10, 2022
In Memoriam: Laurie M. Dickey ‘90
the Jackie Robinson Foundation family is saddened by the passing of JRF Alumnae, Laurie M. Dickey ’90. Laurie’s mastery and love of teaching, passionate advocacy for students, and commitment to community were evident to all who knew her. She carried herself with an authentic grace and warmth that put everyone she encountered at ease and made her infinitely likable.
January 3, 2022
Hess Corporation Announces $1.4 Million Grant to Jackie Robinson Foundation
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced a $1.4 million grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) as part of the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity,…
July 7, 2021
Meet Dr. Biree Andemariam ’96
Biree Andemariam ‘96 Meet Dr. Biree Andemariam, a hematology oncologist and JRF alumna who serves as Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut School of…
June 23, 2021
WHOOP and Jackie Robinson Foundation Announce Partnership and Grant for Student Scholarships
WHOOP and Jackie Robinson Foundation Announce Partnership and Grant for Student Scholarships All Jackie Robinson Foundation Students to Receive WHOOP Memberships and Technology BOSTON, MA…
June 21, 2021
MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Collector’s Editions Revealed
Sony San Diego officially revealed their MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Collector’s Editions, which include the Jackie Robinson Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and the…
April 14, 2021
Tribute for Henry “Hank” Aaron
Today, the world lost a legend and a hero. We are profoundly heartbroken by the passing of our dear friend Henry “Hank” Aaron. A baseball…
January 22, 2021