dont think the jackie robinson flap has anything to do w racism?

[ND-Dem]

221. Here's some info for you:

One kid was recruited from Lynwood (45.4% black).
One from south Holland (50.8% black).
One from Dolton: (82.4% black)

What's more interesting is that, though these are areas with a near majority or more of black residents, they're not poor.

Dolton median household income is $48K and the poverty rate is <7% (lower than the US rate).
South Holland median household income is even higher, $60K, with a poverty rate of <5%.
Lynwood median household income = $59K, with a poverty rate of <6%.

US median household income 2012 = $51.9K. US Poverty rate = 14.5% (2013)


So it's looking more and more like good black players from wealthier largely black suburbs were recruited, to the detriment of the poorer black kids who actually lived in the southside.

and it's probably because suburban little league has the benefit of more adult involvement, more money for equipment, better facilities, etc. so all else being equal, suburban players are likely to be more skilled than poor urban kids.

Anyway, so far your story about black kids from white suburbs wanting to play with the southside cause they're afraid of racism isn't holding up very well.