Jackie Robinson would have been 99 today. He stepped onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. One year later MLK Jr. graduated from Moorehouse College. They are both trailblazers who deserve to be honored.

Kickstarter has decided to feature "The Other Boys of Summer" as a "Project We Love". It's exciting to receive the honor. We are reaching many people from all walks of life and already making a positive impact. Let's keep the ball rolling. Please share our kickstarter link with your friends and colleagues. Together we will preserve the legacy and bring people together! #Trending #Kickstarter #documentary #civilrights

On this day in 1962, Jackie Robinson was elected to the Hall of Fame. Here’s Jackie and Rachel Robinson shortly after getting the word. Rachel has been working tirelessly for decades as a civil rights advocate. #JackieRobinson #RachelRobinson #TheJackieRobinsonFoundation #civilrights

It's only day 2 of the campaign and we are racing towards the goal. The film is the #1 project in popularity on kickstarter under documentary films. We have received backing from people all over the country and even in Sweden. It's incredible to get so much support from total strangers. If you haven't checked out the kickstarter page, please do. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/26398221/baseball-and-civil-rights-the-other-boys-of-summer?ref=dg4ffq We will be adding a d

Our goal is to preserve the legacy of civil rights and inspire people to follow their dreams. Everyone can make a difference. What better day than today to launch our kickstarter?! We hope you choose to support us and please spread the word. Thanks in advance. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/26398221/baseball-and-civil-rights-the-other-boys-of-summer?ref=dg4ffq #Kickstarter #MLK #Inspire

We're excited to announce that Reverend Willie J. Keaton Jr. has joined our team. He is a renowned reverend within the Presbyterian Church, an NAACP Committee Chair and a well respected Community Activist - always looking to maintain transparency and stand up for equal rights for all. Pastor Keaton is an Associate Producer on the film and is heading up community outreach.