Jackie, as he was later called, was nick-named Roosevelt because his mom had an admiration to President Roosevelt during his presidency. Her admiration to Roosevelt began once he decided to take action for equal rights upon African Americans. So, Jackie became a Roosevelt. At a young age Jackie’s father had abandoned him along with the rest of the family, and so his mother Mallie was left to care for her family. Mallie decided to move to California along with her kids in advice of her older brother. African Americans were rare to see in California during this
Jackie, as he was later called, was nick-named Roosevelt because his mom had an admiration to President Roosevelt during his presidency. Her admiration to Roosevelt began once he decided to take action for equal rights upon African Americans. So, Jackie became a Roosevelt. At a young age Jackie’s father had abandoned him along with the rest of the family, and so his mother Mallie was left to care for her family. Mallie decided to move to California along with her kids in advice of her older brother. African Americans were rare to see in California during this