Happy Jackie Robinson Day! It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke America's color barrier. Della Britton, President and CEO of the <a href="https://jackierobinson.org/" rel="nofollow">Jackie Robinson Foundation</a> describes the work of the Foundation, the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and the indefatigable 99-year-young Rachel Robinson.She also discusses the role Jackie Robinson played in making it possible for Barack Obama, Sr. to study in the U.S. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Happy Jackie Robinson Day! It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke America's color barrier. Della Britton, President and CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation describes the work of the Foundation, the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and the indefatigable 99-year-young Rachel Robinson. She also discusses the role Jackie Robinson played in making it possible for Barack Obama, Sr. to study in the U.S. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Jackie Robinson Day! It's been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke America's color barrier. Della Britton, President and CEO of the <a href="https://jackierobinson.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jackie Robinson Foundation</a> describes the work of the Foundation, the upcoming opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and the indefatigable 99-year-young Rachel Robinson.She also discusses the role Jackie Robinson played in making it possible for Barack Obama, Sr. to study in the U.S. Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How Jackie Robinson Helped Barack Obama, Sr. Come To The U.S.

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights &amp; human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement &amp; event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/civil_rights_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">Best Civil Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-human-rights-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Human Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://prettyprogressive.com/20-best-podcasts-about-social-justice-of-2021/#MIP_Make_It_Plain_with_Mark_Thompson" rel="nofollow">Best Podcasts About Social Justice</a> and <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-broadcast-television-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="nofollow">Best Broadcast Television Podcasts</a>.Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.For full bio, click <a href="https://www.revmarkthompson.com/bio" rel="nofollow">here</a>.

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The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights & human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement & event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well. Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among Best Civil Rights Podcasts, Best Human Rights Podcasts, Best Podcasts About Social Justice and Best Broadcast Television Podcasts. Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights. Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee. For full bio, click here.

The Rev. Mark A. Thompson has spent most of his life as a political, civil rights &amp; human rights activist and organizer. He not only has been a part of every major social justice movement &amp; event over the past 40 years, he has also been a radio broadcaster for three decades, and he has spent over 10 years as a television commentator, as well.Rev. Mark hosts Make It Plain (MIP), a political, human rights and breaking news podcast. Rev. Mark’s lifelong social justice activism intersects with his years of experience broadcasting the news and issues of the day. Newsmakers, politicos, policy-makers, entertainers and athletes alike make MIP a frequent sojourn.In 2021, MIP was named among <a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/civil_rights_podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Best Civil Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-human-rights-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Best Human Rights Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://prettyprogressive.com/20-best-podcasts-about-social-justice-of-2021/#MIP_Make_It_Plain_with_Mark_Thompson" rel="noopener noreferrer">Best Podcasts About Social Justice</a> and <a href="https://welpmagazine.com/20-best-broadcast-television-podcasts-of-2021/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Best Broadcast Television Podcasts</a>.Rev. Mark was honored at the 104th Annual NAACP Convention in Orlando in July 2013 “for 25 years of crusading journalism and outstanding leadership in furthering the work of civil and human rights.Rev. Mark, is a Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers 2023 Inductee.For full bio, click <a href="https://www.revmarkthompson.com/bio" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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