Jackie Robinson's granddaughter discusses his impact on sports and society
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
On the latest episode of 'Here and Now', Sandra Bookman celebrates Father's Day by discussing Black men's heart health and the influence of Jackie Robinson on sports. The episode features a conversation with Robinson's granddaughter, highlighting how Black athletes have reshaped sports. The show also includes discussions on initiatives like Grandpas United and basketball documentaries. 'Here and Now' airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
- •Episode features a conversation with Jackie Robinson's granddaughter.
- •Focus on Black men's heart health and sports initiatives.
- •Discussion includes basketball documentaries.
- •Show airs Sundays at 12:00 p.m. on WABC-TV.
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Here and Now: Jackie Robinson's granddaughter on how he reshaped sports, broke barriers
"On this episode of Here and Now, Sandra Bookman talks Black men's heart health, Black athletes redefining sports, and basketball-based documentaries.
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