The life and legacy of Rachel Robinson, Jackie Robinson's wife

Published February 27, 2024 at 7:40 AM EST
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Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, is shown at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in New York. (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

We speak with Yohuru Williams, co-author of the book “Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter,” about the life and legacy of Rachel Robinson, Jackie Robinson’s wife.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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