Jackie Robinson Research Paper

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Taio Wallwork Mr. Brazzel 7th ELA - Final Essay 20 May 2024 The Trail Blazers of Equality “When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: “Free at last! Free at the end of the day! thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” This is what Martin Luther King Jr. said in front of about 250,000 people during the speech “I have a dream”. These men, Martin Luther King Jr, Jackie Robinson, and Frederick Douglass, show true dedication as they spread the Natural Law throughout …show more content…
Robinson remained consistent in his commitment to excellence, earning Rookie of the Year in his rookie season and eventually being added to the Hall of Fame, being one of the best baseball players ever. “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson says that a life is significant when the person has lived to impact others. Beyond his baseball achievements, Robinson stood for civil rights and social justice, becoming a source of hope for African Americans across the country. His courage led the way for future generations of African American athletes to continue their dreams without fear and racial barriers. Frederick Douglass’ journey from a former slave to a civil rights activist/orator has been a source of inspiration and hope for millions. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Fredrick Douglass is saying that humanity can only take steps forward if they are willing to fight and wrestle for it.Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass despite challenges became one of the most influential civil rights activists and