Criteria Explanation

Victim of
marginalization

Victim of
oppression

Victim of
discrimination

Jackie Robinson was not allowed to play on the segregated camp baseball team at a base in
Fort Riley (Swaine, 2014).

He was oppressed for being an African American in the 1940s. Even some of his
teammates objected to having an African-American on their team (Biography.com)

When Robinson moved into a predominantly white neighborhood, neighbors immediately
petitioned to get rid of the newcomers and harassed the family (Swaine, 2014).
Maybe disabled
(figuratively or
literally
Jackie Robinson was disabled by the color of his skin.
Silenced or
someone may
have to speak
on their behalf
Robinson signed a contract on October 23, 1945, where Jackie promised to hold his sharp
tongue and quick fists in exchange for the opportunity to break Organized Baseballs color
barrier (Swaine, 2014).
Criticized by
society
Robinson was criticized for integrating Major League Baseball and being the only black
player on an all white team. Despite his skill, Robinson faced a barrage of insults and
threats because of his race (History.com).
Innocent
And/or
Accused of a
crime
Robinson defied a white bus drivers orders by refusing to move to the back of the bus
(Swaine, 2014).
Self-less or
sacrifices their
life for a cause
After Robinsons baseball career was over, he remained an unofficial spokesman for
African-Americans and a relentless crusader for civil rights (Swaine, 2014).