The Unknown Truth Behind Jackie Robinson's Unbelievable Road to Success

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Jackie was also incredibly active in the efforts against racism in the real world. Off-screen, Jackie served as a board member for the NAACP, and he helped open the Freedom National Bank in Harlem in 1964. He even founded his own construction company to build quality low-income housing for struggling folks in New York City.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.