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Call Him Jack
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter | Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
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A biography of the great baseball player, written by renowned Robinson scholars Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long, with equal focus on Jack's life before and after baseball--telling the story of his lifelong fight for personal dignity and social justice. JACK ROBINSON: THE STORY OF A BLACK FREEDOM FIGHTER presents a complete overview of Robinson's life, with equal focus on his life before and after baseball. Unlike most bios of Robinson that highlight his playing career and stoicism on the ballfield, JACK ROBINSON is the story of an iconic lifelong fighter for personal dignity and social justice, a fight in which Robinson did not always turn the other cheek. A key resource for readers who want to learn the whole story of a true American hero.
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IriDas
IriDas
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter | Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
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Totally shocked to win against nine others tonight. The questions to speak on was “Sports book or sports movie? Tell us about a recommendation.” So I told them about Call Him Jack. This is my first TableTopics win. In fact, winning TT was my goal in Toastmasters this year. :)

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#baseball

Leftcoastzen Way to go! 3d
IriDas @Leftcoastzen Thanks. 😊 2d
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IriDas
IriDas
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter | Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
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Reading for today because of several conversations and observations from the previous few weeks since “Jackie Robinson Day.”

#baseball
#racism
#americanhistory

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LeftyDv
LeftyDv
Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter | Yohuru Williams, Michael G. Long
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One of the discussion questions at the end of this short biography of Jack Robinson meant for kids much younger than me is “Would he stand for the national anthem at sporting events.” I think readers will have evidence from both sides while arguing their points. This bio doesn‘t shy away from anything and shows the complexity of the Civil Rights Movement through Robinson‘s own difficult journey.

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