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Foundation News
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JRF’s Annual Awards Dinner is set for March 9, 2015, at which the Foundation will recognize Tyler Perry (Filmmaker & Philanthropist), Gerald Hassell (BNY Mellon) and Donald Thompson (McDonald's) with ROBIE Awards for their devotion to social justice, excellence and human dignity. Read More
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2014 ended on a high note as the Jackie Robinson Foundation received a very generous gift to the Legacy Campaign to build The Jackie Robinson Museum. Read More
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The deadline to submit a COMPLETED application to become a JRF Scholar is
February 15, 2015. Please help spread the word. Read More
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JRF Scholar Profiles
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This Global Changemaker Legacy awardee and Brown University senior, who is looking forward to the upcoming Mentoring & Leadership Conference, calls JRF “the most important community that she has been a part of in college.” Read More
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Support That Makes A Difference
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We recently recognized foundations started by an All-Star shortstop, Cy Young Award winner, and Manager of the Year awardee for not only making our work possible through their tremendous generosity, but for their own altruistic legacies to better their communities and serve their constituencies. Read More
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JRF Alumni: Where are they now?
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JRF can now add “Super Bowl” champion to its list of alumni achievements. This JRF alumnus recently celebrated the New England Patriots' “snatched from the jaws of defeat” victory on the field in Arizona. Read More
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This Month in History
On February 15, 1939, Jackie Robinson enrolled at UCLA. While there, he lettered in four sports: football, basketball, track and baseball. He remains the only athlete to have lettered in four sports in UCLA's history.
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Key Dates
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Feb. 15, 2015
Scholarship Application due
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March 9, 2015
Annual Awards Dinner
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April. 15, 2015
Jackie Robinson Day
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