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 Read MoreThe 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 Read Morethe 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 Read MoreToday, 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 Read MoreWith 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 Read MoreThe 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 Read MoreWith 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 Read MoreThe Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss of Frank Robinson, who passed away at the age of 83 on February 7, 2019. “Frank Robinson was…
February 8, 2019 Read MoreThe Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss of Mets icon and true friend of JRF, Daniel “Rusty” Staub. All of us at the Jackie Robinson…
March 29, 2018 Read More