Betty Chapman and Jackie Robinson both broke a color barrier. Betty Chapman broke the color barrier in softball. Jackie broke the color barrier in baseball. Betty Chapman was one the first African-American woman to play professional softball. Chapman wrote a book called "Rough Road to Justice: The Journey of Women Lawyers in Texas." Chapman also was the first African American Professional softball player. She also earned a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Miami.

Jackie Robinson and Betty Chapman both broke color barriers in their sports. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. On HistoryChannel.com it states, "On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson, age 28, becomes the first African American player in Major League Baseball's modern era." This tells us that Jackie broke the color barrier in baseball. Betty Chapman broke the color barrier in softball. On SoftballAmerica.com it states, "But Betty Chapman, the very first black woman to play professional softball on record, has a story of her own that deserves to be told." This tells us that Betty broke the color barrier in softball. Jackie had support from his family. On HistoryChannel.com it states, "After his father abandoned the family in 1920, they moved to Pasadena, California, where his mother, Mallie, worked a series of odd jobs to support herself and her children." This tells us that Jackie had support from his mom. Betty had support from her family as well. On SoftballAmerica.com it states, "Chapman grew up in Illinois where her roots were planted and her love for sports cultivated." From this, we can infer that at a young age, she was encouraged to do what she loved, sports.

Jackie Robinson and Betty Chapman are different because Jackie broke the color barrier in baseball. On History Channel.com it states, "Jackie Robinson was an African American professional baseball player who broke Major Leagues Baseball's infamous "color barrier". This tells us that Jackie broke the baseball color barrier. Betty and Jackie are different because Betty broke the color barrier in softball. On SoftballAmerica.com it states, "Betty Chapman was the very first Black woman to play professional Softball on record." This tells us that Betty broke the Softball color barrier. Jackie and Betty grew up in different places. Jackie grew up in Pasadena, California. On JackieRobinsonFoundation.org it states, "Young Jackie grew up in Pasadena, California, raised by a single working mother of five." This tells us that Jackie did not grow up in the same place as Betty. Betty and Jackie are different because Betty grew up in Illinois. On SoftballAmerica.com it states, "Chapman, who was born on Aug.18, 1930, to parents Ada Belle and James O. Chapman. She grew up in Illinois where her roots were planted and her love for sports was cultivated." This tells us that Betty and Jackie did not grow up in the same place as each other.

In conclusion, Betty Chapman and Jackie Robinson both broke a color barrier. Betty Chapman broke the color barrier in softball and Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson helped to change America for the better. By breaking the color barrier in 1947 he started America on its path of desegregation. Betty Chapman also broke a barrier; she broke the color barrier in softball. Jackie Robinson and Betty Chapman are both important figures on America's path to equality.