Great Tweets in Black History
Black History Tweets: Famous Moments Re-Enacted What would famous moments from our past look like in 140 characters or less? cynthia.gordy02/22/2012 - 00:14
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Black Films 2013: 10 Must-See Movies From a Jackie Robinson biopic to a Will Smith sci-fi flick, these movies are likely to fill theaters this year. rondaracha.penriceFrom a Jackie Robinson biopic to...
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Obama's Second Term: He's Willing to Stand Up to Conservatives For his second term, the president is already getting more aggressive with his conservative foes. jack.whiteFor his second term, the...
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Black Fives Negro League Vintage Photos: Barclays Center Pays Homage Vintage photos from the Black Fives Negro League school today's NBA fans at the Barclays Center. hillary.crosley1Vintage photos...
View ArticleThey Could Have Been Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson: We Highlight Other Players Like Him Sixty-five years after he integrated Major League Baseball, a look at others who had a shot at history. genetta.adams04/12/2012 - 15:45
View ArticleBeyond Jackie Robinson: 15 Firsts
African-American Firsts: 15 Barrier Breakers Beyond Jackie Robinson In honor of the film 42, check out these barrier breakers -- from a Playboy Playmate to an NHL player. genetta.adams04/01/2013 - 00:11
View ArticleFirst Lady on '42': Robinson's Wife Paved the Way for Me
First Lady on '42': Robinson's Wife Paved the Way for Me jenee.desmondharrisAt the White House today, Michelle Obama, students and the cast and crew gathered to discuss the film about the black...
View ArticleArnold Rampersad on Receiving the National Humanities Medal
National Humanities Medal Recipient Arnold Rampersad: The Biographer Speaks on the Honor and Profiling African-American Lives "I don't think the texture of black lives has received the kind of...
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Jackie Robinson: 10 Interesting Facts He stumped for Nixon? There are plenty of surprises about the man who integrated Major League Baseball. genetta.adams04/08/2013 - 00:41
View ArticleWas Jackie Robinson Court-Martialed?
Was Jackie Robinson Court-Martialed? 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: His struggle for equality began even before he integrated baseball. henrylouis.gates100 Amazing Facts About the Negro: His...
View ArticleOn the Scene at the '42' Premiere
'42' Premiere Red-Carpet Video: Stars on Jackie Robinson's Legacy Brightcove Settings Widescreen Single Video (New Player) 2291400127001 560 315 Watch baseball greats, actors and the film's stars chat...
View ArticleHow '42' Star Prepped to Play Baseball Great
How Chadwick Boseman Prepared to Play Jackie Robinson Chadwick Boseman told us how equipment Jackie Robinson used and research helped him with the role. nsenga.burton1Chadwick Boseman told us how...
View ArticleWho Was the Real Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson: Who Was He? Jamilah.KingColorlines' Jamilah King points out that the baseball legend's fight for racial justice was always tempered by a degree of pessimism about the realities faced...
View ArticleJackie's Widow: More Than a 'Baller Wife'
Rachel Robinson: Jackie's Widow Is No Ordinary Athlete Wife Modern-day athlete spouses could learn a thing or two from her. Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson. Keli.GoffModern-day athlete spouses could...
View ArticleHave Black Americans Left Baseball?
Why Blacks Are Leaving Baseball: Dave Winfield, Others Weigh In Hall of Famer Dave Winfield and others weigh in on what has happened since the days of Jackie Robinson. Keli.GoffHall of Famer Dave...
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