Inspired by the March on Washington, Jackie and Rachel Robinson organized a jazz concert at their home on the east coast in 1963 to raise bail money for jailed civil rights protestors. In 2006, the foundation brought back rich jazz tradition to its west coast supporters with the inaugural Jazz on the Grass set at the home of Oz and Lyn
Below-Rachel Robinson and Mets owner Fred Wilpon show off Jackie Robinson Rotunda to media during pre-game conference.
Below-Rachel Robinson talks to the media while touring the rotunda contruction site.