Friday, May 13, 2011

Cradle of Movement Hosts MLB's Civil Rights Game - NYTimes.com

Cradle of Movement Hosts MLB's Civil Rights Game - NYTimes.com: Major League Baseball is coming to the home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to pay tribute to those whose life's work embodies the spirit of the Civil Rights movement.

Before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, or black and white Americans fought side by side in the armed forces, Jackie Robinson dared to desegregate the country's favorite pastime.


For their efforts, baseball will honor Academy-award winner Morgan Freeman, Hall of Famer Ernie Banks and Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Santana during its annual Civil Rights weekend.