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…
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Scholar Spotlight: Gabriella Carter ’22 – Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award Recipient
“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…
Scholar Spotlight – Samantha O’Sullivan
“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…
Unilever Legacy of Leadership Award – Kiarra Womack ’21
Unilever Legacy of Leadership Award Reflection “As a recipient of the Unilever Legacy of Leadership Award, I have been reaffirmed in my efforts towards making…
John Bernagene ’19 in Memoriam
Dear Members and Friends of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Community, With very heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of JRF Scholar alumnus John Bernagene, Class…
JRF Scholar Spotlight – Chestan James
Personal 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…
JRF Scholar Spotlight – Chloe Benson
Personal Reflection: “My time spent in Rome has been indescribable. Not only is it one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen, but…
Mentoring & Leadership Conference 2020
February 28 – March 3, 2020 New York Marriott Marquis 1535 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Map In addition to the year-round individual mentoring, JRF…
MLB Supporting Jackie Robinson’s Legacy in a major way
Major 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…
BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Donates $2.24M To The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Largest individual gift donated by an alumnus New York, New York, March 1, 2019 – The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) has announced the largest-ever individual…