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A long time Jackie Robinson Foundation partner, for nearly 40 years the Coca-Cola Company has remained engaged with JRF in a variety of ways. The…
September 4, 2024
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It All Began At Freedom National Bank
A pillar of the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) and one of its four original founders, Marty Edelman’s likeness is etched indelibly onto the figurative Mount…
September 4, 2024
JRF Welcomes 50th Class of Scholars
Milestone Class of 2028 Represents 23 States at 43 Colleges and Universities Representing a half-century’s worth of accumulative accomplishment and following in the footsteps of…
September 4, 2024
The Real Thing
Coca-Cola’s Collaboration with JRF Continues to Have a Lasting Impact A long time Jackie Robinson Foundation partner, for nearly 40 years the Coca-Cola Company has…
September 1, 2024
T.D. Jakes Foundation and Wells Fargo Invest $9M in Community Development Projects Across U.S.
The Dallas-based foundation said the funding supports the creation of financial wellness and innovation centers, helps organizations convert underutilized land into affordable homes, and drives…
February 8, 2024
Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action
With today’s Supreme Court decision dismantling affirmative action, The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) affirms its commitment to fund, support and advocate for access to higher…
June 29, 2023
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
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
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
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