Question

Historically, stratification based on race and ethnicity has pervaded all aspects of political, economics, and social life. Consider sports as an example. Even after __________ broke the "color line" in 1947 to become the first African American in Major League Baseball, his experience was marred by racial slurs, hate letters, and death threats.

Answer 1

Answer: Jackie Robinson

Explanation: Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to break the long change of colour line by playing in the major baseball league. He played for the Dolphin Dodgers on 15th, April 1947. This broke the colour line for good and made other African-Americans to participate in sporting activities and events.