Listen "How do we honor Jackie Robinson's legacy during a time of continued racism and violence?"
Episode Synopsis
Jackie showed us what is possible when we use our greatest gifts to their
fullest extent in true service. He lived a life that is to be admired, yes,
but there is also a challenge inherent in the legacy of a person who
achieved true greatness. Will we rest on his laurels, or will we stand on
his shoulders? Will he be a figurehead for hollow celebration, or will we
see and remember his humanity and so more clearly recognize our own
capacity for greatness?
fullest extent in true service. He lived a life that is to be admired, yes,
but there is also a challenge inherent in the legacy of a person who
achieved true greatness. Will we rest on his laurels, or will we stand on
his shoulders? Will he be a figurehead for hollow celebration, or will we
see and remember his humanity and so more clearly recognize our own
capacity for greatness?
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