Paired Texts > How Jackie Robinson Changed Baseball

Muhammad Ali's legacy as a symbol of courage and a challenge to the status quo is remembered in light of his passing.

In "Tuskegee Airmen," Jessica McBirney focuses on the group of African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, who were were critical to the success of the U.S. Army during World War II and whose accomplishments led to the desegregation of the military.

The informational text "The Legacy of Charles R. Drew" explores the life and accomplishments of Charles R. Drew, an African American doctor who made incredible contributions to the field of medicine.

In the informational text "The Cotton Club," Jessica McBirney describes the popular club in Harlem where several African American entertainers performed and gained notoriety.

In the informational text "Baseball Is A Field Of Dreams — And Dashed Hopes — For Dominicans" David Lagesse discusses the influence that baseball has had in the Dominican Republic.

In the informational text "The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Speaks Out About Holding onto History," Carlotta Walls LaNier discusses her experiences attending the formerly all-white Little Rock Central High School.

In the informational text "Jesse Owens," Shelby Ostergaard discusses Jesse Owens' win at the Summer Olympics in 1936, in front of Adolf Hitler.

In "Latin American Trailblazers in Major League Baseball," T.J. Resler explores how Latin American and Caribbean baseball players have transformed the game over the last century.

In "Fighting for Rights," Candace Dipsey tells the story of Rena Kanokogi, a female judo athlete who fought for women's equality in sports.