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Coming up on Here and Now, we continue to celebrate Black History Month by speaking with the granddaughter of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson.
As we mark Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on African Americans who have excelled in the world of sports and broken racial barriers. Jackie Robinson leads that list.
Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. In 1947, he started at first base for the then Brooklyn Dodgers.
The baseball legend is what you might call a true agent of change -- active in the Civil Rights movement and a close ally to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Joining us to reflect on his legacy is Sonya Pankey Robinson, Robinson's granddaughter and board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
We'll also introduce you to Diversify Ice, the foundation dedicated to expanding access for Black figure skaters.
And honoring the greatest -- the new commemorative stamp featuring boxing champ Muhammad Ali.
Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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As we mark Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on African Americans who have excelled in the world of sports and broken racial barriers. Jackie Robinson leads that list.
Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. In 1947, he started at first base for the then Brooklyn Dodgers.
The baseball legend is what you might call a true agent of change -- active in the Civil Rights movement and a close ally to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Joining us to reflect on his legacy is Sonya Pankey Robinson, Robinson's granddaughter and board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
We'll also introduce you to Diversify Ice, the foundation dedicated to expanding access for Black figure skaters.
And honoring the greatest -- the new commemorative stamp featuring boxing champ Muhammad Ali.
Here and Now with Sandra Bookman airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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