Legendary Ladies: Effa Manley

Effa Manley wore many hats during her career in baseball, and all of them represented her commitment to racial equality in baseball and the importance of a strong, intelligent female voice in a male-dominated sport.

Passion, Pride, and Perseverance: the Enduring Story of the Negro Leagues Museum

In the wake of racist vandalism, the president of the Negro Leagues Museum is focused on perseverance

Remembering Female Baseball Icon and Negro Leagues Star Mamie Johnson

Her race and gender, the two things that prevented her from getting where she could’ve gone, are the reasons she’s an icon today.