1862 – In the U.S., slavery was abolished by law in the District of Columbia.

Black Wall Street … existed in many States!

Jackie Robinson

The Real Jackie

Find out more about Jackie Robinson’s journey from silence to outspoken activism.

Major League Baseball will celebrate the 71st anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day, which marks the day Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947

On April 10th, Jackie Robinson became the first Black Major League player in baseball. Robinson began his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers