Jackie Robinson's article, "Free Minds and Hearts at Work," contextually embodies a voice for the African American people. Robinson writes during a time of both oppression and optimism toward the equalization of ethnicity and diversity. He effectively clarifies his position, status, and purpose for the article by stating, "I experienced a completely new emotion...I am standing here with all the others; and everything that takes place includes me." Robinson is referring to the integration of African Americans and whites on the playing field and his duty to speak in behalf of the experience.
Robinson moves to effectively list the prevailing circumstances that have been nearly impossible to surpass in the past. He states, "Handicaps, stumbling blocks, prejudices--all of these are imperfect. Yet, they have to be reckoned with because they are in the scheme of human events." What is more, he persuades the audience to perceive these obstacles as far less than unbeatable, using his personal experience as evidence. He repeatedly uses the words "I believe" in order to show his unshakable faith in his progress. He speaks for those who have the will power and goodness of heart to believe in the human race and its ability to advance toward perfection and put away the "dogmas of the past."
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