Until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, sports in this country, as with other institutions, remained segregated. Click on the link below and get a brief introduction to the Negro Leagues. Post two reactions to the blog entries on the page (don't forget your name). One post can reflect your general impression or reaction to the video clip or podcast. Your other post should answer the following question and be entered in the blog entry at the top of the page: How did African Americans baseball players challenge segregation and Jim Crow laws?
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The Negro Leagues
Until Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, sports in this country, as with other institutions, remained segregated. Click on the link below and get a brief introduction to the Negro Leagues. Post two reactions to the blog entries on the page (don't forget your name). One post can reflect your general impression or reaction to the video clip or podcast. Your other post should answer the following question and be entered in the blog entry at the top of the page: How did African Americans baseball players challenge segregation and Jim Crow laws?
"Website Viewer"
I would like people who are viewing this page to note it can be edited by anyone, ("edit page button above) meaning all of this information may not be correct, search skeptically!
The Negro Leagues
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Create a MovieMaker video on the Negro Leagues. See Day 4 for more details.Click here to go back.