“Negroes aren't seeking anything which is not good for the nation as well as ourselves. In order for America to be 100 percent strong -- economically, defensively and morally -- we cannot afford the waste of having second- and third-class citizens.”
Quote by Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson, born on January 31, 1919, and died on October 24, 1972, was an iconic figure in American professional baseball history. He is best known as the first African American player in Major League Baseball, and his leadership in the civil rights movement is highly respected. more