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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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
Remembering Trailblazer June Jackson Christmas
The Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the loss on Sunday, December 31st of JRF board member emeritus Dr. June Jackson Christmas, renowned psychiatrist with an unwavering…
January 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
Remembering NBA Legend and Activist Bill Russell
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) mourns the loss of NBA legend and civil rights activist, Bill Russell. Russell was a longstanding JRF supporter, sharing his…
July 31, 2022
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