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Gerardo Gomez

BlackCommentator.com Guest Commentator Gerardo Gomez is a homeless rights activist and counselor in Los Angeles who is interested in social justice issues. He counts Jackie Robinson as his all time hero. Click here to contact Mr. Gomez.

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Guest Commentary

Remembering Jackie Robinson

By Gerardo Gomez Guest Commentator

April 15th was Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball. On this date we remember Jackie breaking baseball’s color barrier line in 1947. All managers, coaches and players will be wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. As a Jackie Robinson fan, I am very happy that Major League Baseball retired his number in 1997…

April 15th was Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball. On this date we remember Jackie breaking baseball's color barrier line in 1947. All managers, coaches…

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