Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, describes the history of the Negro Leagues and their importance to America’s history. The discussion includes the role baseball, the Negro Leagues, and the integration of the game had in the Civil Rights Movement. The importance of black baseball as a business and economic driver for many communities is also a part of this discussion. Kendrick also explains why preserving the museum, the history, and the stories are important. Image courtesy of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO