Jackie Robinson Steals Hearts as a Social Justice Advocate

Jackie Robinson, one of baseball’s most iconic players, is stealing hearts and headlines again with a PBS documentary produced by noted producer Ken Burns.

TheVillageCelebration reviewed Robinson’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement during its documentary “Extra Innings: The Legacy of the Negro Leagues”. Former Negro Leagues player, Bill McCray, and the Executive Director of the Negro Leagues Museum, Bob Kendrick, talked about Robinson’s impact on America.

For more information about the Ken Burns documentary on Jackie Robinson, visit www.pbs.org.