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Jackie Robinson

The Bile Boils Over

Tom Sullivan | Posted 11.12.2009 | Politics

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Tom Sullivan

Conservatives bathed in daily lies -- from WMDs to "death panels" -- have become so comfortable spreading them that they treat it like good, clean fun for the whole family.

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African-American Wendell Scott Should be in NASCAR's Hall of Fame

Steve Parker | Posted 09.28.2009 | Business

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Steve Parker

Scott was the first African-American to compete regularly in and certainly the only one to win a NASCAR Grand National race, now known as Sprint Cup, the sport's top national series.

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African-American Firsts In New York

Huffington Post | David Weiner | Posted 09.03.2009 | New York

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In 1911, Samuel Battle became the "first black officer to join" the NYPD. Today, nearly 100 years later, the intersection at West 135th Street and Le...

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Amazing But True: New York Times Barely Mentioned Jackie Robinson's Debut 62 Years Ago

Greg Mitchell | Posted 05.16.2009 | Media

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Greg Mitchell

The story on the game, printed April 16, 1947, did not say anything about Robinson for the full 18 paragraphs, nor in the short takes that followed.

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Amidst Global Meltdown, 52-Year-Old Baseball Brews a Cup of Winter Warmth

Tom Watson | Posted 02.04.2009 | Entertainment

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Tom Watson

I luxuriated in the brilliant, full-game black and white cinescope of Don Larson's perfect game in the 1956 World Series, featured this New Year's week in the canny from-the-archives debut of the new MLB network.

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With Thanks To Those Who Brought Us Here

Rick Siegel | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics

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Rick Siegel

Thanks to President-elect Obama not just for leading this nonviolent coup of everyday Americans overthrowing a military industrial junta, but for recognizing that the work has just begun.

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Obama and Jackie Robinson

Michael Dowd | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

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Michael Dowd

Watching Barack Obama on the stump and particularly in the debates reminds me of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

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How We Will Feel if Obama Wins

Lanny Davis | Posted 11.27.2008 | Politics

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Lanny Davis

On Nov. 5, if Obama is the president-elect, I think most people -- regardless of their party or ideology -- will take pride in the fact that America is a purple nation, not a red vs. blue one.

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White House Ribs

Giles Slade | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics

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Giles Slade

America can capitalize on its cultural assets by creating state-owned brands based on recognizable American symbols. I think we should start with the White House.

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Obama Has The Intelligence, Dedication And Dignity Of Jackie Robinson

Marlene H. Phillips | Posted 11.16.2008 | Home

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Marlene H. Phillips

My father said Jackie Robinson wasn't just a great ballplayer, he called him simply A Great Man. I watch Barack Obama handle this campaign and I'm struck by more than just his talent and intelligence and dedication to doing right. I'm struck with his dignity in the face of insult.

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The Charged, Hateful Language Of Election 2008

Earnest Harris | Posted 10.17.2008 | Home

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Earnest Harris

Is it too much to ask or expect that the people who run our country have even minimal experience or at least some public stance on minority issues or concerns? Apparently today's Republicans think so.

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Obama, The New Majority, And The Race (Card) Ahead

Jeff Chang | Posted 06.12.2008 | Politics

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Jeff Chang

Although Latinos voted largely for Clinton in the primaries, and Asian Americans appeared split, there are still few indications that they may shift to McCain.

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Hillary and Jackie

Paul Begala | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics

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Paul Begala

Her figure, her clothes, her hair, her voice - all of it mocked and savaged in a way unimaginable if she were a man. She never answered their hate with rage. She just went on winning.

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