The Jackie Robinson Foundation Mentoring and Leadership Conference (MLC) is the hallmark of JRF’s model program. This year’s conference was held in New York City from February 28th to March 4th . The theme is “Legacy” and JRF Scholars took part in four days of developmental workshops, career exploration seminars, meetings with key public and private sector leaders, cultural and recreational outings and practical life skills classes. The Conference also provided a unique opportunity for JRF sponsors to interact with Scholars in both professional and social settings.
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Before a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Jackie Robinson President and CEO Della Britton Baeza was presented with the Amtrak Pioneer Award for her outstanding community contributions and leadership of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. The award ceremony held on Sunday, February 24th, was part of the month-long Black History celebration and is presented to an individual who initiates change for the betterment of their community in which they live through their job, volunteerism or by creating new charities and community programs.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation announces the recipients of the 2013 ROBIE Awards, which will be presented at its Annual Awards Dinner on Monday, March 4 at 6:30 pm at New York’s Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. Hosted by legendary entertainer Bill Cosby, the iconic event pays tribute to individuals who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and raises funds for the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
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Google, the #1 destination on the internet, commemorated the birthday of the baseball and civil rights legend Jack Roosevelt Robinson with a Google Doodle on the homepage of search engine.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation is sad to announce the passing of long time JRF employee Sheila Sykes following a brief illness. Sheila joined the JRF family in 1994 as an intern and was soon hired full time as Program Associate.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation presented its Chairman’s Award to two giants in the sporting world. Team owner and author Jerry Colangelo and baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson were honored at the annual birthday celebration for Jackie Robinson.
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For over a half a dozen years, Damian Travier, JRF’s Director of Mentoring and Leadership Programs, has competed in the ZogSports’ basketball league playing at various venues in New York City. Unlike many leagues, ZogSports’ athletes not only play for the glory, but they also play for a cause.
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Click here for a thrilling peek at feature film “42,” starring Harrison Ford and Chadwick Boseman , depicting Jackie Robinson’s historic entry into Major League Baseball that changed America’s greatest pastime and laid the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.
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Novelist, essayist and cultural critic Touré shared his unique perspective on national politics, race and the fiscal cliff at a special event on December 6th at JRF headquarters. The co-host of MSNBC’s “The Cycle”, with his pull-no-punches comments, addressed the audience of close to 75 talented young leaders from various industries.
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The Jackie Robinson Foundation mourns the death of jazz musician Dave Brubeck who passed away on Wednesday, December 5th in Norwalk, Conn. Brubeck and his quartet attained pop-star acclaim with recordings such as "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo a la Turk". The group performed in many of JRF’s “Afternoon of Jazz” concerts including the first one in 1963. Brubeck was 91.
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