African-American Heroes In Sports & Society

African-American heroes of our past who sacrificed their lives and careers for the benefit of those to come. Athletes such as Jackie Robinson, Curt Flood, Rube Foster, Althea Gibson, Jack Johnson, Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Kenny Washington.

African-American Heroes: The Real Story of Jackie Robinson’s Integration into Organized Baseball — Part 1

July 29, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

Despite being the first African-American to break into the minor leagues, fans treated Robinson with respect in Montreal. The city grew to love him, and he, in return, it. However, it was a different story when he went on the road.

African-American Heroes: Honoring Athletes Who Sacrificed for Racial Equality – Part 1

July 29, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

An essential part of understanding each other is recognizing why there is grave concern among the African-American community. One cannot understand what fears, anxieties, and concerns another face without experiencing it.

African-American Heroes: Honoring Athletes Who Sacrificed for Racial Equality – Part Two

July 29, 2020 Mark Everett Kelly

In our goal to produce change, we need hearts to change. Hearts change when we care enough about each other to discuss complex issues. Change can only result from being open-minded, empathetic, sympathetic, and willing to listen to others whose concerns are different than yours. Force, intimidation, threats, and violence only produce resentment.