Journalist Jim Becker has died at 98. He traveled the world as an Associated Press reporter, and covered Jackie Robinson’s ...
Jim Becker, a long time journalist who had spent more than 40 years in journalism including a role as a national reporter for ...
"Jackie Robinson's impact was greater than just that ... He had the guts to say no when ordered to the back of the bus in the army, and was court-martialed for his courage. His instinct wasn ...
Facing racism and discrimination everywhere, Robinson refused to give in, defying Jim Crow segregation in Pasadena and, as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, standing up for his rights when ...
Jackie Robinson was an exceptional athlete ... Robinson was drafted and served in the Army. Robinson was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas for a bit, and in 2016 the base named its softball field ...
Jackie Robinson led the way for generations of black ... He had the guts to say no when ordered to the back of the bus in the army, and was court-martialed for his courage. His instinct wasn ...