Since he first stepped onto the field in 1947, breaking the color line, Jackie Robinson has been a mythical figure. Enduring the rough transition of being the first black man to play in the Major Leagues and tear down the wall of segregation, Robinson did more than just entertain crowds with his athletic prowess. He changed the nation. Join Peter Laskowich for a discussion of the icon’s life and his impact on the United States, Brooklyn, and baseball.

Free and open to the public; no RSVP required.
Seating, as always, is “first come, first served.”

For more information, call (212) 817 8471,

or visit www.gothamcenter.org

6:30-8 PM

Elebash Recital Hall

The Graduate Center, CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue, btw. 34th & 35th St.