Jackie Robinson was a key player in the Civil Rights Movement here in America, by being the first black man to be part of the then primarily white-exclusive MLB. He rose above the blatant racism and hatred which he was faced with everyday, and continued on his path for success. Jackie Robinson is the human embodiment of the phrase, 'taking the highroad' and because of this, solidified his place as being one of the most important figures in the time. He serves as an example for all that you must not let society define who you are, and who you can be, because that choice is ultimately up to you.
Although I have not faced nearly as many injustices that Jackie Robinson has dealt with, I too have had obstacles that I had to overcome, and be the
Although I have not faced nearly as many injustices that Jackie Robinson has dealt with, I too have had obstacles that I had to overcome, and be the