Tribute for David Dinkins
With tremendous sadness, we acknowledge the loss of former New York City Mayor David Dinkins, who died yesterday at 93 years old. As the first…
November 24, 2020
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Taps IMG for Licensing & Cause Marketing Partnerships to Further Its 47-Year Commitment to Equal Opportunity In Education
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) today announced a partnership with IMG to pursue licensing, cause marketing, and institutional campaign initiatives that will drive awareness for…
November 24, 2020
2020 – 2022 Jackie Robinson Foundation Alumni Association Executive Board
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is pleased to announce the newly elected officers of the Alumni Association Executive Board. This outstanding group of professionals will support…
November 23, 2020
Tribute for Joe Morgan
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of Hall of Fame second baseman and JRF board member emeritus Joe Morgan. With an on-field career…
October 13, 2020
Tribute for Sweet Lou Johnson and Bob Gibson
With great sadness, we acknowledge the loss this week of two baseball greats. On Wednesday evening, Dodger great “Sweet Lou” Johnson, a hero of the…
October 4, 2020
Class of 2024 Announcement
With great excitement, the Jackie Robinson Foundation announces the selection of 70 new JRF Scholars, comprising the Class of 2024! Chosen from 3,048 qualified applicants,…
September 23, 2020
Rest In Peace John Thompson Jr.
With deep sadness, we acknowledge the loss of legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson, Jr. An enduring reflection of the best of collegiate coaching, the Hall…
September 1, 2020
Chadwick Boseman 1976-2020
August 28, 2020, New York, New York: It is with tremendous sadness that the Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss of actor, screenwriter and philanthropist,…
August 29, 2020
JRF thanks MacKenzie Scott
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is thrilled and deeply grateful to have received an overwhelmingly generous donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This transformational gift substantially bolsters…
August 3, 2020
Jackie Robinson Foundation statement after killing of George Floyd
America stands at a crossroads. George Floyd joins countless Black Americans who, due to systemic racism and discriminatory policies, lost their lives — in plain…
June 24, 2020