Posts Tagged ‘Jackie Robinson’
Jackie Robinson Day
Wednesday, April 15th, 2020Show Ready
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
Andrew Carroll, Bill Horrace and Josh Dekaney play at the retirement celebration for journalist Jackie Robinson at the Pirro Convention Center.
The Bill Horrace Band, one of the hardest working jazz groups in Central New York will play live concerts on Fridays in December at Wegmans in Dewitt.
Ms. Robinson’s Neighborhood
Friday, November 30th, 2012Hero for my daughter
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Jackie Robinson, a pioneer in television journalismIn NYC yesterday she was honored along with with legendary journalists such as Mike Wallace and Len Berman. Tonight, Hall of Fame journalist Jackie Robinson was the honoree at a community celebration for her retirement here in Syracuse. The roster of speakers and honors included representatives from the Mayor’s Office, Syracuse University, the Newhouse School, community leaders and the Onondaga County Legislature.
She was called out for being not only a great role model, but also a community activist and a great mother and wife.
Jackie Robinson, SU alum and homegirl
The celebration will continue tomorrow when a portion of James Street will be named in Robinson’s honor (Jackie Robinson Way).
Robinson also gave credit to her fourth grade teacher Mary Czirr (right), who was one of her special guests for the evening.