Telegram from Jackie Robinson to E. Frederick Morrow

WAO12 NL PD

Channeled Song: “Do You Know Where You’re Going To” by Mariah Carey

Interpretation: The address of the station the telegram is being sent from.


Stamford Conn Aug 12

Channeled Song: “One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston

Interpretation: Documenting when the telegram was sent.


Fred Morrow

Channeled Song: “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child

Interpretation: Naming the recipient.


The White House

Channeled Song: “Our House” by Madness

Interpretation: The People’s House.


Am opposed to Civil Rights bill in its present form

Channeled Song: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten

Interpretation: Fighting for civil rights.


Have been in touch with a number of my friends

Channeled Song: “Friends” by Whodini

Interpretation: Speaking to other influential people.


Disagree that half loaf better than none

Channeled Song: “More, More, More” by Andrea True Connection

Interpretation: Wanting more than what was being offered.


Have waited this long for bill with meaning

Channeled Song: “Danger (Been So Long)” by Mystikal featuring Nivea

Interpretation: Having waited his entire life.


Can wait a little longer unless House amends bill

Channeled Song: “Changes” by David Bowie

Interpretation: Wanting changes made to the current bill.


Hope the President will veto it

Channeled Song: “Optimistic” by Sounds Of Blackness

Interpretation: Hoping the President will veto the bill in its current form.


We sincerely appreciate the many true Americans

Channeled Song: “Thank You” by Dido

Interpretation: Thanking the supporters of the bill.


Who insist on equal rights for all

Channeled Song: “Who Are You” by The Who

Interpretation: Saying what he believes in.


Jackie Robinson

Channeled Song: “Sign Your Name” by Sananda Maitreya

Interpretation: Signing off.

Jackie Robinson, Civil Rights Advocate | National Archives
https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/telegram-1957.html

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