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New Jackie Robinson Statue Unveiled in Kansas 7 Months After Original Was Stolen

Ricky Aldrete was recently sentenced to 15 years on three cases that stemmed from a drug addiction, including the statue heist.
08/08/2024

Arrest Made In Jackie Robinson Theft

The suspect Ricky Alderete was apprehended by law enforcement and charged with four counts in connection with the theft.
02/14/2024

Sony Brings The Negro Leagues Into The Digital Era Through ‘MLB The Show 23’

The cultural twist to the annual baseball sim video game blends education with entertainment.
03/29/2023
Serena Williams accepts the Jackie Robinson Sports Award onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California.

2023 NAACP Image Awards: The G.O.A.T. Serena Williams Honored With Prestigious Jackie Robinson Sports Award

The 23-time Grand Slam champion took home the award for her excellence on and off the court.
02/25/2023

Jackie Robinson Museum Opens In New York City

The baseball icon’s widow attended the opening ceremony.
07/27/2022

The HISTORY Channel Set To Premiere Jackie Robinson Documentary

The two-hour ‘After Jackie’ doc is set to premiere on June 18.
04/17/2022

Jackie Robinson’s Daughter Slams Trump For Using Father’s Image In Campaign Ad

Sharon Robinson wants the image removed.
10/09/2020

Chadwick Boseman Dead At 43: 'Black Panther' And Jackie Robinson Actor Battled Colon Cancer

He had suffered from colon cancer for four years.
08/28/2020

Spike Lee Honors Jackie Robinson’s ‘Impact’ In New Short Film

“All of us working to pay homage to a great American."
03/26/2019