Source: MLB #TBT: Pride & Perseverance Here’s hoping that Ohio–and the rest of United States for that matter–produce more men like Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson, who started in the Negro Leagues, and less of the Kenesaw Mountain Landis. Thankfully, Jackie was willing to persevere to help others from the Negro Leagues join the ranks… Continue reading Today Is Jackie Robinson Day For MLB
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#TBT: Crabs In A Barrel
Source: Undisputed When I starting going through mobbing at a job, my great aunt told me about the story of crabs in a barrel. She explained to me that the folks in current job didn’t want me to advance in a field they weren’t willing to put the work in, or didn’t have the skills,… Continue reading #TBT: Crabs In A Barrel
Tuesday Talkie: Pride & Perseverance
Here’s hoping that Ohio–and the rest of United States for that matter–produce more men like Branch Rickey and less of the Kenesaw Mountain Landis.~Me Although Moses Fleetwood Walker was the first actual African American to play in the Big Leagues and not Jackie Robinson during the Reconstruction Period, a gentlemen’s agreement stunted the growth of… Continue reading Tuesday Talkie: Pride & Perseverance