Based on this song, what did African-Americans think of Jackie Robinson and how did they react to his performance in Major League Baseball?

I’m studying for my Music class and need an explanation.

 

1) Woody Johnson, Count Basie and the Count Basie Orchestra recorded this song in 1949. They also played it live on the Tonight Show with Steve Allen. Watch the following video and listen to the song. Then write one or two paragraphs answering the following questions:

Based on this song, what did African-Americans think of Jackie Robinson and how did they react to his performance in Major League Baseball?