To commemorate the historic moment of Major League Baseball integrating 75 years ago, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture has placed a jersey of baseball icon Jackie Robinson on view for a limited time. The jersey, one of approximately five known to have been worn by Robinson, will remain on view until May 1 in the museum’s “Sports: Leveling the Playing Field” gallery. In addition, the museum will host a special event April 15, also known as Jackie Robinson Day, discussing Robinson’s legacy. Moderated by Justin Tinsley, senior cultural writer of Andscape, the panel will feature Howard … Continue reading National Museum of African American History and Culture Displays Jackie Robinson’s Jersey in Honor of 75th Anniversary