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COLOR BARRIER

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Color Barrier.

Color Barrier - as a noun

The barrier preventing blacks from participating in various activities with whites

Example Sentences

"During the 20th century, baseball was plagued by a color barrier that prevented African American players from competing in the major leagues."
"Jackie Robinson is widely recognized for breaking the color barrier in professional baseball."
"The civil rights movement of the 1960s played a significant role in tearing down the color barrier in various aspects of society."
"The movie '42' depicts the inspiring story of Jackie Robinson's fight against the color barrier in baseball."
"Despite facing tremendous adversity, many African American athletes managed to break through the color barrier and excel in their respective sports."
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