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9:35 am
Thu May 9, 2013

Sharon Robinson On Breaking Barriers, Fighting For Justice, And Getting Her Father's Story Right

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Sharon Robinson signed books and spoke to students as part of the "Breaking Barriers - In Sports, In Life" program. She was there to congratulate essay contest winner Jennifer Wayland.
Credit Erin Williams
Sharon Robinson signed books and spoke to students as part of the "Breaking Barriers - In Sports, In Life" program. She was there to congratulate essay contest winner Jennifer Wayland.
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When Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball in 1947, he laid a framework of courage and social justice for all Americans that would continue to help shape the future of the country both on and off the field.

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12:47 pm
Tue May 7, 2013

State, East St. Louis School Board Settle Lawsuit Over Attempted Takeover

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Illinois state education officials and members of the East St. Louis school board have settled a nearly year-old lawsuit sparked by the state board's attempt to take over the struggling district.  

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