Jackie Robinson and Curt Flood: Two Sports Heroes Who Changed Baseball and America Forever
Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026
Full course description
Description
Jackie Robinson used baseball as a vehicle in the fight for racial justice while Curt Flood used baseball to fight for economic justice. Robinson started a social revolution by putting on a uniform; Flood finished it by taking his uniform off. Their contributions are both historically and sociologically significant, and they extend far beyond the playing field.
Date(s)April 20 - April 27, 2026
Class Time(s)Mon 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Richard Zamoff
Richard Zamoff holds a BA from Columbia College & an MA & Doctorate from Columbia U. He has taught at Queens College CNYC, Trinity U & Columbia College. He taught & did research at GWU, the Urban Institute, & the National Institute for Advanced Studies.
LocationCanterbury Tower
# of Meeting(s)2
Notes
This is a face-to-face class.
Weekly - Mon 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; 2 sessions starting 4/20/2026, ending 4/27/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)