Breaking Barriers
The color barrier in baseball created a significant divide, but exhibition games showcased the incredible talent of black players. The death of Kennesaw Mountain Landis in 1944 paved the way for integration, culminating in Jackie Robinson's historic debut in 1947. While this victory for black players marked a new era, it also led to the decline of the Negro Leagues, an essential institution in the black community.In this clip
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