In June 2021, Sports-Reference dramatically expanded its database of statistics related to Negro League Baseball. However, the story of Black baseball goes beyond the stats. These Black ballplayers were major league quality but were not treated as such by the American and National Leagues. These African Americans were citizens of the United States, but were not treated as such by the government of their own country.

In the weeks to come, join sports historian Curtis Harris as he interviews a range of guests to celebrate and recognize the fact that Negro Leagues Are Major Leagues