Quote by Jackie Robinson

Today, Negroes play on every big league club and in every minor league. With millions of other Negroes in other walks of life, we are willing to stand up and be counted for what we believe in. In baseball or out, we are no longer willing to wait until Judgment Day for equality - we want it here on earth as well as in Heaven.

Today, Negroes play on every big league club and in every mi

Summary

This quote, attributed to Jackie Robinson, expresses the stance of African Americans in their pursuit of equality and social justice. Robinson highlights the significant presence of black individuals in various domains, including baseball. By asserting their rights and demanding equality, he emphasizes the urgency and impatience towards waiting for justice to prevail only in the afterlife. This quote underscores the determination of African Americans to push for equality in all aspects of life, both on this earth and in the afterlife.

By Jackie Robinson

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