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The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball's greatest change agent

Jackie Robinson, while not the best player in the Negro Leagues, was chosen for his resilience and character to break baseball's color barrier.

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Watts awaits those who are looking for opportunity

Watts developed as a working-class community founded on affordable housing and lack of racial land restrictions, distinguishing it from neighboring cities.

National Basketball Association

fromLI Press

2 months ago

Harlem Globetrotters return to Nassau Coliseum during 100-year anniversary tour showcase

The Harlem Globetrotters celebrated their 100th season, energized a Nassau Coliseum crowd, and underscored their historic role in breaking segregation and promoting basketball inclusion.

LA Dodgers

fromDodgers Nation

2 months ago

Inside Ebbets Field's Lasting Legacy in Dodgers Lore

Ebbets Field served as a beloved Brooklyn community ballpark that fostered player-neighbor ties and helped break racial barriers in baseball.

US news

fromBoston.com

8 months ago

Report finds income inequality worsening in Boston

Greater Boston shows decreased racial segregation but increasing income-based segregation, with wealthier households clustering and a shrinking middle class.