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Major League Baseball, its Clubs, and media entities (MLB Network and MLB.com) will observe Black History Month 2021 in a variety of ways, across our sport, with the following goals in mind:

To meaningfully engage and support African American people, institutions, and communities across the Nation

To celebrate and recognize the rich history of African Americans in baseball; and

To showcase the voices of African American youth, professional players & coaches, historians, and others connected to the sport.

These efforts are among many ongoing initiatives and partnerships maintained year-...