From Jackie Robinson's Contribution To The Civil Rights Movement

Everyone has a chance to make a change, Jackie Robinson took that chance and inspired the world. He stood strong to overcome all of the adversity of being a black athlete during times of segregation. Even now in 2017 he inspires so many people including me. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB, he served in the military, and he had one of the biggest influences in the civil rights movement. First of all, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the MLB. When he played in the MLB he received shouting, spitting, cussing, and worse. Through all the ridicule he still played like a champion. Whenever I think about other people's opinions on me, I remind myself that it doesn’t matter what other people think. I should only matter what I think and if I believe in myself. Jackie Robinson’s legacy will always live on, because he didn’t …show more content…
Enlisting in the military alone takes a tremendous amount of courage. To be black and in the military in that time frame with everyone being separated put him on a whole new level of courage and honor. The name Jackie Robinson brings hope and honor to my heart each and everyday.
Jackie Robinson also inspires me because he had one of the most influences in the civil rights movement. As I’ve said in previous paragraphs, Jackie Robinson has many examples of heroism in his life. When it all comes together his life and influence on people had one of if not the biggest impactful lives in the civil rights movement. He changed the world for the better, which gives me hope that one day the world will be free from racial tension.
Why is Jackie Robinson so significant to me? He inspired so many people with his courage and heroism. Jackie Robinson teaches me that other people's opinions shouldn’t matter. Always believe in what’s right. Jackie Robinson inspired everyone of all race. His heart and courage give me