Integration of African American players
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
racial equality
social justice movements equality in sports |
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:Jim_Crow_laws
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| gptkbp:contributedTo |
social_change_in_America
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
changed_perceptions_of_African_Americans_in_society
|
| gptkbp:expansion |
basketball
football hockey |
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Larry_Doby
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| gptkbp:highlights |
racial injustices
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Integration of African American players
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased diversity in sports
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
sports commentary
sports culture sports policies youth sports programs sports education programs future generations of athletes sports marketing strategies athlete activism |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
community outreach initiatives
documentaries and films |
| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
gptkb:Black_History_Month
sports media sports documentaries sports legends |
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
gptkb:National_Association_for_the_Advancement_of_Colored_People_(NAACP)
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
sports leagues
sports awards sports history books sports historians |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
civil rights activists
|
| gptkbp:keyEvent |
signing_of_Jackie_Robinson_by_Brooklyn_Dodgers
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| gptkbp:led_to |
increased fan engagement
integration in other sports changes in fan demographics changes in sports regulations increased media coverage of minority athletes integration of college sports increased representation in coaching and management |
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Jackie_Robinson
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
more diverse sponsorships
more inclusive sports environments |
| gptkbp:route |
future integration efforts
|
| gptkbp:signature |
public attitudes towards race
|
| gptkbp:significance |
end of racial segregation in sports
|
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
public protests
|
| gptkbp:year |
1947
|