"The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time." Jackie Robinson, baseball great, businessman, and civil rights pioneer. Major League Baseball has designated every April 15 as "Jackie Robinson Day," when players wear Robinson's number 42 in his honor. With the continuing Republican efforts to abridge voting rights for minorities, discriminate against LGBT Americans, and restrict women's reproductive rights, Robinson's words are just as true today as they were a half century ago.
