A new documentary tells the often-overlooked story of the second wave of talented Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson, who fought battles on and off the field to demand a fairer and more ...

It’s never too late to make amends, even 69 years after the fact. The Philadelphia City Council proved as much on March 31, when it unanimously passed a resolution honoring Jackie Robinson and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chicago International Film Festival is off and running, with dazzling movies from around the world. The opening night feature, ...

The 61st annual Chicago International Film Festival brings in the big stars, but also puts homegrown stories and talent on the big screen. The big picture: CIFF screens films from more than 60 ...

The 61st edition of the Chicago International Film Festival begins Wednesday night, with the world premiere of a documentary of the Jackie Robinson West Little League team that won the U.S.

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The Dodgers legend is known for his courage and self-control in becoming the first Black major leaguer, but he was also an activist off the field, who often decried American racism and helped organize ...

The often forgotten story of Jackie Robinson's court-martial and the fight that ensured his legacy. Before breaking baseball's color barrier, Jackie Robinson was a young second lieutenant during World ...

NEW YORK - 1946. Jackie Robinson is the featured star on the cover of Negro Baseball magazine for 1946. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images) Jackie Robinson didn't just change ...

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball's color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Every year on April 15, Baseball honors Jackie's legacy by celebrating his life, values and ...

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Baseball's color barrier when he made his historic MLB debut. Every year on April 15, Baseball honors Jackie's legacy by celebrating his life, values and ...