Janiah Barker has been named UCLA’s first Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community and Impact Award winner, recognized for her leadership, character and commitment to making a difference beyond the court.

MADISON, Wis. — Two Wisconsin athletes are among a group of 36 student-athletes recognized for their positive impact within their communities and excellence in competition through the 2025-26 Jackie ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steph Tharpe is a journalist who covers Black enterprise and culture. Jackie Robinson didn't just change baseball — he changed ...

A scene from Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz – "Jackie Robinson" illustrates Robinson's historic Major League Baseball debut on April 15, 1947, at Ebbets Field, where he played first base against ...

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (March 18, 2021) – Today, in a historical first, the NAACP announced that it will be awarding two recipients, NBA superstar Stephen Curry and The Women’s National Basketball Players ...

MLB announced the winners of the first major annual award on Monday, revealing the winner of the Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award for both the American and National League. The Rookie of the ...

BALTIMORE — Every April 15, Major League Baseball undergoes a powerful transformation. For one day, every player on every team wears the same number — 42 — in honor of Jackie Robinson breaking ...

April 15 represents an important day in Major League Baseball, and especially for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as it is the annual celebration and recognition of Jackie Robinson, who made his MLB debut ...

Every April 15, MLB pays homage to one of its most important players with Jackie Robinson Day in honor of the Los Angeles Dodgers legend. Players, managers and coaches on all 30 MLB teams will wear ...