Alexander Hymel
FVS U.S. History
Unit 10 Project (Civil Rights)
Jackie Robinson
o What Civil Rights issue were you involved in? – The color barrier in
professional sports.
o Why did you get involved in this area? (What is your background?) – In
1947, I became the first African American ever to play in the MLB (Major
League Baseball). Being the only black man in the league at the time, I was
held to certain standards out on the field. I was being mistreated by the refs,
opposing teams, and even players of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This made it very
hard for me to play the game that I love. I just had to do something about this.
o What contributions/problems did you make in your chosen area? – I won
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er as
rookie of the year and the MVP of the league, but I hope those are not seen as
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my only accomplishments. I showed that no matter who you are, or where
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you come from, you can do great things in life as long as you persevere
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through it. After I retired in 1956, I began working with the NAACP. While
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working in this organization, I was able to raise money to help rebuild
churches and houses that were destroyed during the Albany Civil Rights
Movement.
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o How do you think you will be remembered in history? – My biggest
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accomplishments were not as an athlete, but they were off the baseball field. I
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inspired many African Americans to get involved in their communities. I
would like to say that I paved the way for African Americans to play baseball
as passionately as I did. There are now many ball players coming from the
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same racial background as I did.
Malcom X
is
o What Civil Rights issue were you involved in? – African Americans Rights
o Why did you get involved in this area? (What is your background?) – My
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father was a Baptist preacher and was murdered by the KKK. This really
angered me, and I realized that I had to make change by any means necessary.
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My father believed that the African American community could blossom into
a functioning society without the dependence of white people. I joined the
Nation of Islam, but I soon left after my viewpoints on their religion changed,
and I no longer advocated separation of the races and some of my other
opinions. I realized this was not my way to make an impactful contribution.
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FVS U.S. History
Unit 10 Project (Civil Rights)
Jackie Robinson
o What Civil Rights issue were you involved in? – The color barrier in
professional sports.
o Why did you get involved in this area? (What is your background?) – In
1947, I became the first African American ever to play in the MLB (Major
League Baseball). Being the only black man in the league at the time, I was
held to certain standards out on the field. I was being mistreated by the refs,
opposing teams, and even players of the Brooklyn Dodgers. This made it very
hard for me to play the game that I love. I just had to do something about this.
o What contributions/problems did you make in your chosen area? – I won
m
er as
rookie of the year and the MVP of the league, but I hope those are not seen as
co
my only accomplishments. I showed that no matter who you are, or where
eH w
you come from, you can do great things in life as long as you persevere
o.
through it. After I retired in 1956, I began working with the NAACP. While
rs e
ou urc
working in this organization, I was able to raise money to help rebuild
churches and houses that were destroyed during the Albany Civil Rights
Movement.
o
o How do you think you will be remembered in history? – My biggest
aC s
accomplishments were not as an athlete, but they were off the baseball field. I
vi y re
inspired many African Americans to get involved in their communities. I
would like to say that I paved the way for African Americans to play baseball
as passionately as I did. There are now many ball players coming from the
ed d
ar stu
same racial background as I did.
Malcom X
is
o What Civil Rights issue were you involved in? – African Americans Rights
o Why did you get involved in this area? (What is your background?) – My
Th
father was a Baptist preacher and was murdered by the KKK. This really
angered me, and I realized that I had to make change by any means necessary.
sh
My father believed that the African American community could blossom into
a functioning society without the dependence of white people. I joined the
Nation of Islam, but I soon left after my viewpoints on their religion changed,
and I no longer advocated separation of the races and some of my other
opinions. I realized this was not my way to make an impactful contribution.
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