Social Activism

The year of athletes and activism

A look back at some of those who were willing to flex in 2017

Colin Kaepernick’s rise from quarterback to social activist: a timeline

The former 49ers quarterback started a movement when he took a knee, and the rest was history

James Harden’s new Meek Mill-themed shoes

NBA players continue to bring the jailed rapper’s plight to light

A young black officer tries to bridge the divide between the police and his people

Rhyme by rhyme, a street cop slings his story

This is what happens when a black cop calls out racism in her own department

NFL to host workshop at Morehouse to educate athletes on social change

League teams with Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality on February event

A veteran black officer teaches police how not to kill people

Venus and Serena Williams talk violence and its effects on them and others

Both legendary tennis players spoke of the murder of their sister Yetunde Price but also put forth solutions at private event in D.C.