Jackie Robinson

Even The Klan Couldn’t Stop Black Racing In Indiana

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Even The Klan Couldn’t Stop Black Racing In Indiana

In the 1920s, racial segregation in sports was a political issue of national importance. Racing was no different. Black drivers were banned from competing in the Indianapolis 500. The American Automobile Association, the event’s then-sanctioning body, ardently refused to grant racing licenses to Black drivers. As a result, Indianapolis’ Black community decided to organize a … Read more

Fire Crews Find Remnants Of Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue

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Fire Crews Find Remnants Of Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue

Fire crews found the burned remnants Tuesday of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen last week from a public park in Kansas, authorities said. The Wichita fire department received a call around 8:40 a.m. about a trash can on fire at Garvey Park in the southern part of the city and … Read more