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 Read MoreAmerica 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 Read More“Receiving the Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award is one of the greatest honors I’ve gotten thus far. I have always been so inspired by the Black…
April 23, 2020 Read More“I am a sophomore at Harvard University studying physics and African-American studies. This past summer I had the opportunity to conduct research at the Center…
April 22, 2020 Read MoreUnilever Legacy of Leadership Award Reflection “As a recipient of the Unilever Legacy of Leadership Award, I have been reaffirmed in my efforts towards making…
April 10, 2020 Read MoreDear Members and Friends of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Community, With very heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of JRF Scholar alumnus John Bernagene, Class…
February 10, 2020 Read MorePersonal Reflection: Last Summer, I traveled to Ghana to participate in a service-learning program where I worked with communities affected by child trafficking and child…
January 24, 2020 Read MorePersonal Reflection: “My time spent in Rome has been indescribable. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen, but…
January 9, 2020 Read MoreIn addition to the year-round individual mentoring, JRF Scholars also participate in our two multi-day conferences. The “New Scholar Orientation” for first year JRF Scholars,…
January 6, 2020 Read MoreMajor League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and…
June 12, 2019 Read More