For more than a century, athletes have used the platform and spotlight of their sports to call attention to the civil rights issues of their day.
The Tradition Of Activism In Sports
Over the last decade, athletes have stepped up their social activism — building on more than a century of athletes taking a stand.
Posted at 8:14 PM, Jan 12, 2022
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