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Jackie Robinson challenged baseball and others to acknowledge, value Black life
Robinson keeps echoing in MLB’s present as did the pioneering figures from the Negro Leagues
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How Andre Dawson continued Curt Flood’s legacy of protecting players’ rights
Hall of Fame outfielder named the recipient of the inaugural Curt Flood Award
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Joe Morgan loved baseball but also challenged its outdated practices
The Hall of Famer championed fellow African Americans and stood for what was right
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50 years ago, one amazing month put Atlanta in the national sports spotlight
Muhammad Ali returned to the ring, Hank Aaron’s pursuit of Babe Ruth got serious and Pistol Pete arrived in the NBA
The rise of Tim Anderson
The Chicago White Sox shortstop and bat flip enthusiast is on a mission to make baseball more fun
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Baseball’s power players put real money behind Black participation
From the field to the community, $10 million is no joke
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As the Phillies retire Dick Allen’s number, he’s still waiting on the Hall of Fame
Over and over again, Cooperstown has refused to admit this Black star who was neither quiet nor grateful
‘The Roundtable’: Beyond the game – exploring high-profile athletes in the height of civil unrest
Harry Edwards and Monica McNutt join the table
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Major League Baseball needs Fernando Tatis Jr.’s brilliance, not his apology
If baseball wants to expand and diversify its fan base, it should let the kids play