Jackie Robinson is best known for breaking baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he took the field with the Brooklyn Dodgers. As Robinson developed into a seasoned civil rights activist, however, he turned his attention to Harlem as he and other Black New Yorkers continued the fight for racial equality. This tour brings to light Jackie Robinson’s multifaceted and decades-long engagement with Harlem. Explore sites including Freedom National Bank, the Apollo, and the Harlem YMCA and re-discover lesser known stories like that of the first Jackie Robinson Day and Robinson’s relationship with Harlem leaders like Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Malcolm X. Join a curator from the Jackie Robinson Museum as we build our understanding of the neighborhood that helped shape both Robinson’s outlook on America and his fight for racial and economic justice.
Accessibility
Flat terrain and wide sidewalks are nice. This walk is 90 minutes long, with about a mile of walking in total, but places where people will need to stand as we pass images around and talk. It is in Harlem, so it is accessible by transit, and there are no stairs to climb.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Friday, May 1, 20261:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, History & Culture
Language: English
