On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers celebrated Jackie Robinson Day at American Family Field. The Northcott Neighborhood House Seniors were invited to come to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play the San Diego Padres. The seniors enjoyed the game in one of the Brewers suites. Some of the seniors commented, “This is my first time at the stadium.” It didn’t matter to them … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
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This Week in Black History
June 17. 1775 – Minuteman Peter Salem Fights In The Battle Of Bunker Hill. June 18, 1863 – The 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry attacks Fort Wagner, S.C. June 19, 1865 – Blacks in Texas are notified of Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1863. “Juneteenth,” marks the event. June 20, 1953 – Albert W. Dent of Dillard University elected president of … [Read more...] about This Week in Black History
This Week in Black History
April 8, 1974 – Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron hits 715 home run, surpassing Babe Ruth as the game’s all-time home-run leader. April 9, 1898 – Paul Robeson, actor, singer, activist, born. April 10, 1947 – Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson becomes first African American to play major league baseball. April 11, 1966 – Emmett Ashford becomes first Black umpire in the … [Read more...] about This Week in Black History
Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
On Monday, April 15, 2019, The Milwaukee Brewers celebrated the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier during their game against the St. Louis Cardinals. As part of the celebration, players donned jerseys sporting the number 42. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Brian Diggs(center), Milwaukee's Jackie Robinson Foundation … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Brewers celebrate 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier
MPS students get a special learning experience on the life of Jackie Robinson
Pictured (from left) are MPS superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton, Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson), Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig and students from Roosevelt Middle School in Milwaukee, after a special screening of the movie "42". … [Read more...] about MPS students get a special learning experience on the life of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson: A hero for all time
By Ruthe Latta Growing up in Chicago in the 1950s as the sister of two older brothers, sports was a big deal in our household. Both of my brothers played sports and they both saw themselves as budding superstars in the making. Back then, the sport of choice in our neighborhood was baseball, and one name was revered above all in baseball – that name was Jackie … [Read more...] about Jackie Robinson: A hero for all time