Events / Perspectives

He had a higher power because he is a celebrity

“He used his celebrity status to further human rights and endeavored to change the landscape of race relations in the United States” (Jackie Robinson Museum).

He went to civil rights rallies and spoke for black Americans who wanted to play baseball in the major leagues. He also used to speak at baseball games, this was important because there are many different people of different races at the games. The people probably felt more understood and enjoyed his speeches.

Jackie Robinson  has been raised to a position of power for the unava

“The june 1, 1946, issue of ‘’peoples vote’’ contained an article and photograph of Jackie Robinson, reflecting that Jackie Robinson, the first negro to break into organized baseball, had accepted chairmanship of the new york state organizing committee for united negro and allied vetrans of america (unava)”  (DPLA). 

Jackie Robinson was accepted into higher positions.chairmanship of the new york state organizing committee for united negro and allied vetrans of america.the unava is an organization for progressive political parties.Jackie Robinson broke the color line in baseball and gave the civil rights protesters more enthusiasm.

How did jackie  robinson fight for people to play

In the image jackie robinson is performing a civil rights speech.this image is important because when he went to the civil rights he was also fighting for black americans to be able to play baseball.

Jackie Robinson delivers passionate speech at 1964 civil rights rally, June 16, 1964, Good morning america