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Effa Manley fought for social justice and the Negro Leagues

More than 80 years ago, the co-owner of the Newark Eagles used her platform to impact society

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The day Toni Stone, the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues, was traded to the K.C. Monarchs

With Stone’s departure from the Indianapolis Clowns, the organization brought in two more women, Connie Morgan and Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson

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Remembering Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson

The first woman to pitch in the Negro Leagues dies at 82

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Hall of Fame inductee Zack Clayton was not only a hoops star, but also reffed the Rumble in the Jungle

He played both basketball and baseball before his long career in the ring

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The day the Atlanta Braves signed Satchel Paige so he could get his MLB pension

The 62-year-old pitcher needed 158 days on an active roster to be eligible

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What Had Happened Was: 6/19/17

Oh, you didn’t know? We got you.

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The Memphis Red Sox: The black-owned Negro Leagues team that changed the game

How black team owners challenged segregation in baseball

The Uplift

On this day in black history: It’s time for some Negro League baseball, opera performances surface and finally a professional basketball team

Black History Month: The Undefeated edition Feb. 13

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Satchel Paige becomes first Negro League player nominated to Baseball Hall of Fame

The legendary pitcher changed the face of the game

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