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BEAR, Del., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Branch Rickey had a tough decision to make about Jackie Robinson. Does he go with the negative thoughts in his head about signing the first black major league baseball player, or does he go with his heart and give a kid with fantastic potential a chance to play in the league? Rickey struggled with this thought night after night and chances are, had family and friends who told him he was insane! Despite all the negative noise, stereotypes regarding black players, and rejection he was going to receive from others, he decided to do something that is a dealbreaker in Racial Equity; Branch Rickey went with his heart over this head! He eliminated the mental noise, the potential backlash, the ultimate rejection he would receive, and went with the only thing that causes people to see the full potential of black and brown people-their hearts! He gave Jackie "Equal Opportunity To Maximize His Potential" and, as a result, set in motion one of the greatest eras of Major League Baseball. Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and many others followed, and the talent of black players added a spark to the league that has lasted for generations.