First Lady of Baseball, Chemistry Bottleneck

First Lady of Baseball, Chemistry BottleneckTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1789

Jun 28, 2022 • 53m

Effa Manley was a pioneer in baseball, owning and co-managing the Newark Eagles of the Negro Leagues. But she also fought the integration of black players into Major League Baseball. Chemistry classes pose a barrier to women and students of color pursuing a STEM degree.

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